Breaking Mr. Cold (Giselle and Donovan) novel Chapter 417

The last name of the man of the household just happened to be Grayson, while his wife's last name was Gidden.

Their financial condition couldn't compare to that of a wealthy businessman, but they were both well-educated. They even held respectable and stable jobs.

By giving Marlon to such an ordinary family, Ethan believed that it would provide him a secure life. It would also keep his true origins hidden.

So he lied and said that Marlon was the orphan of a friend. Then, he signed the adoption papers with the couple.

From then on, Marlon was officially renamed Gideon Grayson. For the sake of his healthy upbringing, Ethan had no choice but to sign an agreement with the couple.

He promised never to visit Gideon again or maintain contact.

Still, in the years that followed, Ethan secretly kept track of Gideon's life through various channels. He quietly watched over him in the shadows.

When Gideon turned seven, his adoptive parents had children of their own—a pair of twins.

It was then that their affections for him began to fade. Soon, their neglect even turned into harsh treatment.

After being coldly neglected and beaten at times, Gideon soon turned rebellious. The news tore at Ethan when he heard of it.

He wanted to take him back, but he feared the damage it would do to his reputation and to his family.

It took Ethan a few more years to make up his mind. Finally, when Gideon turned ten, he brought him back.

He arranged for Gideon to live in a separate residence and hired several housekeepers to look after his daily needs. He even had a driver take him to school.

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