Chapter 434 What Were You Implying

• Isabella's words dripped with sarcasm, instantly plunging everyone into awkwardness.
• Playing along, Alexander countered, “How could there be a third time? Don't talk nonsense.”
• “Really? But I think it was fate. After all, Uncle Eric previously made it clear that he wouldn't adopt Cecilia. And today, he owed her a debt of gratitude out of nowhere, making it hard for him to decline her adoption. But then, he still said no. Who knows, the heavens may arrange another chance for her. If Uncle Eric were to continue insisting on not adopting her, wouldn't he need to prepare more thank-you gifts?”