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

kid speaks eloquently, unlike kids her age. She's a

found it somewhat unbearable to watch any longer. "She's just a kid,

Grape's age, but he stammers when he talks." Mark's

exasperation. "She's still young. If

rummaged through the bedside table, and found a box of crackers. She then waved it in front of Grape and said, "Call me 'Grandpa' once more, and I will give you

fetched a box of milk.

continued to gaze at him, remaining

"I also have candies!"

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

with anticipation. "You don't like any of

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

responded, "But I'm not a stranger. I'm your grandpa. You're allowed to

first meeting." Grape shook her

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

Josie curved her lips.

Once, a young lady coaxed me with a glass of milk and led me away. I was

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