Her mind momentarily stalled. "I didn't expect you to still favor sons over daughters."

This statement caused Dexter to furrow his brows. After he realized what she meant, he pushed Grape out and asked Esmeralda to take her to play. "What do you mean?"

Josie also felt it was inappropriate, but the words had already been spoken and couldn't be taken back. She shook her head, saying it was nothing.

As she turned to leave, Dexter stopped her. The lake mirrored their figures.

"Do you think I let Grape take your surname because she's a girl?"

With the conversation at this point, Josie turned to face him again. "Isn't it? If she were a boy, you, or the Russell family, would be eager to include him in the family register."

The Russell family's century-old tradition had never changed: favoring the eldest and valuing sons over daughters.

For a moment, Dexter's face was unreadable, his thoughts inscrutable. Yet, from the depths of his eyes, Josie discerned a flicker of anger.

I let Grape take your surname, even if she were a boy, I would still respect you because

that can't be discussed? Speak

"Because I love you!"

space fell silent for a moment, only

She understood, yet she didn't quite grasp

and recorded in the family tree. Ten years ago, I might not have been capable enough to help you protect Grape, but now that I am in charge,

but it was resolute. His eyes were filled with

a moment. He rarely showed such emotions, and she realized

it's my fault." Josie took

she could even turn around, the man seized her wrist, flipping it upward and effectively restraining

Josie could smell the woody fragrance emanating from him.

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"Give me another child."

and attempted to step on him. She knew

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