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Freya and Melvin both turned their attention to him.
“I want to adopt you.” After gathering his thoughts, Hugh finally spoke with steady resolve. “Would you be
willing?”
Melvin froze in place, visibly stunned.
Adoption?
“He’s always wanted to have a son,” Freya added, helping to ease the moment.
“Someone he could share things with.”
“But he can share with his daughters, too,” Melvin said, still a little caught off guard.
“For sthings, sure. But for others, it’s just... not quite the same,” Freya continued, backing Hugh up. “If
you're okay with it, say yes. If not, no pressure. Neither | nor Sheila would ever object.”
Melvin pressed his lips together. Deep down, he already knew his answer. That night on the street—on that
freezing winter night—he had made up his mind.
“What's your answer?” Hugh asked again.
Melvin paused for a moment, then gave a short nod. “Yes.”
“Alright then. From now on, you're my son,” Hugh turned to glance at his daughter. “You'll be Mina and Sheila’s
older brother too.”
Melvin stayed quiet. Why did that somehow feel... off?
“You don’t need to feel pressured,” Freya noticed the odd look on his face and figured he was just nervous. “My
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“I've got a question,” Melvin said, unable to hold back the confusion clouding his mind.
Freya and Hugh both turned their attention to him.
Melvin hesitated, then asked, “Why did you pick me? Why not Trent or someone else?”
“Trent wouldn't say yes,” Hugh said lightly. “And as for choosing you—you should already know why.”
Melvin was stumped.
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“You've always treated Mina like a big brother would—helping her out, looking after her, being there,” Hugh said,
his tone serious. “I just wanted to bring you a little closer into the fold.”
“But...” Melvin still wasn’t fully convinced.
“Speak your mind. No point bottling things up with family,” Hugh said, steady and patient.
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