When Grape slipped into the study over the threshold, Dexter was just pouring a glass of water for Josie.

"How much of my conversation with Preston did you overhear earlier?" he asked.

Taking a sip, Josie looked utterly bewildered. "What conversation? I didn't catch that. What was said?"

She truly hadn't heard, as her attention was completely focused on the documents.

As expected, Dexter couldn't help but chuckle. "I was saying, Mor..."

Suddenly, Grape hopped over the threshold, calling out joyfully, "Mommy!"

Both of them turned around at the same time and saw Grape. Softness filled their eyes, causing their previously harsh and heavy demeanor to vanish into thin air.

"Have you just woken up from your nap?" Dexter bent down, lifting her into his arms. "Hi, Philomena."

Josie was teasing the child when she remarked, "Even though a name has been given, I'm still not used to hearing it."

"It's precisely because you're not accustomed to it that you should use it more."

Grape nodded emphatically. "Daddy said that I will also have a formal name from now on!"

but the thought of the household registration issues

Grape threw herself into Josie's

being here with your daddy? Do you want to leave

fell, a subtle change crossed Dexter's face, naturally reflecting

feeling utterly wronged. "But Daddy said you can't take me out

any trouble. However, she felt aggrieved because she couldn't be with her mother openly. Josie's heart ached as well. "It's possible now. Are you

already aware, there

vigorously. After nodding, she looked at the man next to her. "What about Daddy? Don't you want Daddy anymore?" Josie was somewhat bemused. It has only been a few days, but Grape is already having trouble parting

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father my grandfather, Mommy? I've met him

that one.

I have

"Yes."

that's what you want, Mommy, I'll comply," Grape said, clinging onto Josie, unwilling

Dexter's gaze, a sense of heaviness lingered between their eyes. She let out a soft sigh and asked, "Do you agree involving

on the shelf. "However, this is your decision, and I'll have your back." Josie's lips

time they

was

Grape, who was naturally curious about everything.

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