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.

since I was a child,

kid speaks eloquently, unlike kids

just a kid, yet

He's about Grape's age, but

amusement and exasperation. "She's still young. If you

waved it in front of Grape and said, "Call me 'Grandpa' once more, and I will give you a cracker."

then fetched a box of milk.

continued to gaze at him,

"I also have candies!"

moved to Josie's side and whispered softly, "I knew you'd bring the

brimming with anticipation. "You don't like any

mommy told me not to eat anything given by strangers. I need

not a stranger. I'm your

only our first meeting."

eyebrow, glancing at Josie. "Did you teach her this? She's quite

Josie curved her lips.

wasn't always so obedient. Once, a young lady coaxed me with a glass of milk and led me away. I was terrified. After that, I never forgot

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