Adult grievances weren't supposed to burden the children. Yet, the fact was that the bond of blood was present. Grape was supposed to address Mark and Claudia accordingly, and Josie harbored no personal agenda.

Interestingly, it was Claudia who, for a moment, didn't know how to face Grape's innocent and clear eyes. "Um... Well..."

Instinctively, Grape stepped back, feeling a touch of fear toward this grandmother of hers. I've seen her before... She was terrifying...

"Come here, Grape," Mark commanded. His expression was unreadable, seemingly calm.

Josie gently patted Grape on the shoulder, urging her, "Go ahead."

Grape then took small steps forward. "Hello, Grandpa."

"Hello to you, too." Mark had only heard descriptions from Claudia before. When he saw Grape in person, he was more than satisfied, no matter how he looked at her. "It's uncanny. She looks exactly like how you were when you were little," he said to Josie.

Hearing that, Josie tugged at the corner of her lips.

Grape tilted her head and said, "But everyone says I look like Daddy."

Mark's expression shifted subtly when Grape mentioned her father. Nevertheless, he reached out, gently lifting her onto the hospital bed. "Do you speak Clusian?" he asked.

child, Mommy spoke to

nodded approvingly at Josie. "This kid speaks eloquently, unlike

somewhat unbearable to watch any longer. "She's just a kid, yet you're already sure she's a

not? Look at the child from Silas' family. He's about Grape's age, but he stammers when he talks." Mark's face was

exasperation. "She's still young. If

of crackers. She then waved it in front of

don't like crackers?" Mark then fetched a box of milk.

gaze at him,

"I also have candies!"

and whispered softly, "I knew you'd bring the child, so

was brimming with anticipation. "You don't like

he had finished speaking, Grape responded, "My mommy told me not to eat anything given by strangers. I need to

Mark responded, "But I'm not a stranger.

meeting." Grape shook

"Did you teach her this?

Josie curved her lips.

glass of milk and led me away. I was

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