Chapter 426

"I don't know about the rest. I only know that she comes from a wealthy family 'cause this one time. Ahem, I happened to see her going into a very grand mansion and addressing the old couple inside as Mom and Dad." Seeing how guilty Marvin looked, Corinne could easily guess that he must have secretly followed Em home so that he could find out more about her. Marvin had that faraway look in his eyes as he took a trip down memory lane. "Your mother has always been one of the quieter ones. Not only is she a straight-A student but she's kind, doesn't put on airs, and is popular in the school. Guys and girls alike worshiped her." 'So mom's kind and gentle,' Even though Corinne had no clear memory of her mother, she could nonetheless sense she was always smiling down at her. She remembered that she was already five years old when Marvin adopted her. Logically speaking, a five-year-old should be able to retain some memories of her childhood and yet, Corinne could not recall anything from b