Grape fearlessly interacted with the butterflies that were lured into the yard by the flowers, filled with joy.

The butterflies eventually flew away, and Grape tried to keep them from leaving. In her attempt, she stumbled into a warm, broad embrace, catching a faint scent of sandalwood. A pair of large hands steadied her, and she looked up to see a face as expressionless as an iceberg. With a playful smile, she reached out, hoping to coax a laugh from him. "Mister, you're quite intimidating," she said.

Mallory felt a chill run down her spine. "Maybe we should take her away. Leaving her here is too disruptive."

Dexter's gaze was heavy as he stared at the child in his arms. "A child barely over a year old can't cause much trouble."

"What's your name?" he asked, holding her hand.

"My mommy said that my eyes resemble grapes, so she named me Grape," she explained.

How thoughtless... Dexter squinted slightly. "Where's your mommy?"

"She's working."

"Did she abandon you?"

"Not at all! My mommy said she had to earn a lot of money so she could find a daddy for me. She's doing it all for me, not neglecting me," Grape said, tilting her head.

was amused and laughed. "Most children over a year old don't speak fluently,

corner of Dexter's mouth, as if he was thinking of someone. "Where is your

see me until I turn eighteen. I'm only a year and a half

explain why the child's mother was resorting to such desperate measures. Dexter's voice was

on pins and needles. He took Helena's hand. "Let me accompany you

didn't want to delay things. Unable to wait for Michael's response, she had no choice but to go out and look for

couldn't help but worry

were

long legs, unable to suppress

He had

how could you possibly

is very beautiful, and you're very handsome. All the attractive people on TV end up together. They

Dexter was rendered speechless.

he was about

never even met your mommy. How could I possibly be your daddy?" Dexter was in an unusually good mood,

You won't be at a disadvantage," Grape said, waving her little hand. "I

about to leap,

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