Chapter 1073:
Amid the commotion, Allison observed Fabian quietly. Her eyes swept over him, casual yet deliberate. To her surprise, his gaze met hers.
Their eyes locked for a brief moment, and an inexplicable feeling washed over her.
âThis feeling⦠why do I feel this way again?â Allison frowned, a sense of unease tightening her chest.
Fabianâs presence stirred a strange familiarity within her, one that she couldnât place.
It was absurd, she told herself. He couldnât possibly be her biological father.
Her lips curved into a small, self-deprecating smile.
âI mustâve had too much to drink,â she murmured, brushing off the thought.
Her memories of her father were scarce. All she had was her motherâs solemn claim that he had passed away long ago. On the platform, Fabianâs thoughts mirrored hers.
He had seen countless young women in his life, but there was something about Allison that felt different.
It wasnât attraction.
Nor was it idle curiosity.
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It was a profound sense of familiarity, as though she were tied to a part of him he thought long buried. Seeing her made him think of the daughter he had lost, a child who, had she lived, would likely stand as tall and carry herself with the same quiet strength as the young woman before him.
At that moment, in a quiet corner of the banquet hall, Melany glanced at the man with glasses sitting beside her.
âItâs time,â she whispered.
The man with glasses immediately stood up and moved forward. He turned toward Fabian and spoke first.
âThis is your first visit to Ontdale, and the gifts today are a small gesture of warm welcome from all of us here. Would you like to open them for everyone to see?â
A person nearby laughed and joked, âThere must be hundreds of gifts. Are you suggesting Mr. Morgan thank each person individually?â
Fabian kept his face neutral and gave a polite bow to the crowd.
âEvery gift, no matter its size or value, is a symbol of goodwill. I am truly thankful,â he said.
Meanwhile, the man with glasses pretended to be intrigued.
âWe can skip the rest, but the Lloyd family is quite famous in Ontdale. Mr. Lloydâs gift is definitely worth checking out,â he said. âIt must be something rare and valuable! Mr. Lloyd, would you mind if we had a look at it?â
At his words, others turned their attention to Kellan and Allison, their curiosity piqued.
Fabian gave a friendly smile.
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