Walter's eyes widened in disbelief as he turned to his old friend Robert. "What do you mean, Robert? Your granddaughter aced the final exams at school this year?" Grandpa Robert puffed out his chest with pride. "Yep, that's my granddaughter Josie."

Once again, Walter and Grandpa Robert stared at each other, each with a look of astonishment.

Just then, Calix arrived with his sister Josefina in tow. "Granddad, look who's here," Calix said with a grin.

Walter and Grandpa Robert turned around and caught sight of Josefina standing beside Calix. They both spun their heads back around to stare at each other in disbelief. "That's your granddaughter?" Walter sputtered.

"She's your apprentice?" echoed Grandpa Robert.

These words left Calix frozen in place, and his face was a mask of confusion.

sister is your apprentice?" Calix's eyes were glued to Josefina. He was stunned by the revelation

You're Mr. Walter's incredibly talented apprentice?" Calix clutched at his heart, feeling like he needed a moment to

a painting by Gideon as a gift for her.

of her secret identity, and

find the words, and the surprise in

family about your

an embarrassed smile. "No,

to boast about his own apprentice. As fate would have it, Josefina's grandfather was his very own pal, Robert.

the apprentice Walter has been raving about? Gideon is you?" Grandpa

still recovering from the

child who had been caught with his hand

Walter for anything. "Walter is right," she admitted with a shy smile. "I am indeed his apprentice, and Gideon is the name

"Josie, you're unbelievable! You've kept such a low profile! If Grandpa Walter hadn't spilled the beans, we'd

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