Chapter 282 Formal Adoption


    Naomi added, “I thought the doctor said it would be best for Mom to continue her treatment for three


    years.”


    Shane Quinnell chuckled on the other line. “Your mother misses you


    so much she’s been losing sleep these days. We figured we’d go home to see you. Besides, how could


    we miss our little sunbeam’s


    birthday?”


    was sure


    Shane his wife would get better after seeing Naomi. There


    had to be some science behind that.


    Life worked in mysterious ways sometimes. It was a wonder that Naomi looked identical to the


    Quinnells’ long-lost daughter. They


    even shared the same birthday.


    Shane softened at the thought of Naomi’s face, which so strongly resembled his wife’s. “Naomi, I heard


    about what happened in Kingbouely. I’ll speak to your grandfather about this when I get


    back.


    “It wouldn’t be right for us to abandon a kid we raised for an outsider.”


    “Dad, it’s not Grandpa’s fault. Now that you mention it, I think you and Aunt Fiona can’t stand to see me


    sidelined after you’ve watched me


    grow up.


    “I was wrong tosh out at Grandpa’s most trusted doctor, and I deserved the scolding he gave me,”


    Naomi said with a sheepish


    chuckle.


    She added worriedly, “Dad, promise me you won’t talk to Grandpa


    about this. He’ll only get mad, and I don’t want any arguments over


    this.”


    Shane’s smile deepened at this. “Well, I’m d you think that way,


    Naomi. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure things are made right when I return. I think it’s about time your


    mother and I formally adopt you


    into the family.”


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    “I don’t know what Grandpa and the others will make of such a sudden announcement,” Naomi


    countered, lowering her gaze. “Elliot and Tobias will likely be the most upset about it.”


    Shane frowned. “That’s not true. Don’t think that way, Naomi. Elliot


    tends to be brash to everyone, not just to you.”


    “Dad, I was an orphan before the Quinnells gave me charity.” Naomi sounded like she was choking


    back on her tears. “No matter what happens, you and Mom will always be my dearest family, adoption


    or


    not.”


    Shane could never bear to his wife and daughter upset. He was further resolved to return to the country


    as soon as possible after hearing Naomi’s words.


    It was about time he talked to Fabian about formally adopting Naomi. That way, she wouldn’t be


    embarrassed in front of their social circle


    or be made theirughingstock.


    Early next morning, Wynter was still in bed when Fabian had ordered the chef to prepare no less than


    20 breakfast dishes.


    The spread could only be described as a continental feast, with most of the ingredients having been


    air-flown in.


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    Fabian had also asked Wynter back when they were at the hospital in Southdale what youngdies her


    age might like.


    After getting his answer, hemissioned the best couture brand to design an entire collection for


    Wynter. Abel, who was the ry point, practically bolted upright when he saw the order.


    The Quinnells might have been wealthy, but he had never seen anyone willing to pay such an


    astronomical sum for clothes.


    Licking his l*ps, he quickly screenshotted the invoice and sent it to Wynter. The sound of his camera


    shuttering filled the room.


    Meanwhile, over at the hotel, Wynter was woken up by the sound of a ringtone she had long forgotten.


    “Wake up, Quinnell the Rich! Order


    iing! Quinnell the Rich, wake…”


    There was a loud thud as Wynter’s palmnded squarely on her


    phone. She picked it up and tapped the screen.


    As it lit up before her, she said coldly, “Abel, this had better be an emergency order or I’ll rip your purple


    hair out.”


    Previously, Abel wouldn’t have been able to understand the gravity of Wynter’s threat. Now, having


    seen the way she beat up somebody, her faltered and exined quickly, “No, Boss. You’ll like this order


    for sure.


    “It’s not technical at all, and it’s from Mr. Quinnell Senior himself. Hemissioned an entire collection


    from us. If you don’t take this order, then we’d be k*ssing goodbye to a windfall!”


    “Mr. Quinnell Senior?” Wynter woke up properly. Feelingzy and somewhat puzzled, she wondered


    what her grandfather was getting up to with this order.


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    Abel chose to be cryptic. “That’s right, Boss. I think they’ve finally found that long-lost Ms. Quinnell, or


    Mr. Quinnell Senior would never personally appoint you to design this collection.


    “It’s not just the clothes he wants. Hemissioned an entire jewelry line too! Tsk, this old man’s dirt


    rich!