Chapter 353

"Mario!"

When little Nina spotted Mario, she squealed and ran straight toward him, flinging her arms around him in a tight hug, planting a big, smacking kiss on his cheek.

James let out a long, dramatic sigh, covering his face at the scene.

Now that Mario was here, Nina had completely forgotten about her godfather. She clung to Mario's hand, peppering him with excited questions.

"Did you come over just to play with me?"

Mario stared at her and nodded vigorously.

"Wow, I'm so touched!" Nina's tiny voice echoed through the living room.

"Then, do you want to stay over tonight?"

Mario nodded again, "I do!"

The two little ones huddled together, whispering and giggling, the room filling with their infectious joy.

James, feeling a little left out, shot Garry a look. "Dinner's fine, but sleepovers are another story!"

Garry replied with a polite smile. "That's really up to him. Ever since Mario met Nina, he's gotten a mind of his own."

grumble inwardly. Like father,

seat, dinner will still be a while!" Gwendolyn

made their way to the living room and sat

just as the sound of a car

door, carrying a gift bag. When he spotted Ferdinand and Garry, he hesitated for

sofa, waved him over. "Mr. Wentworth, join us for some tea. Mr.

his eyes. Might as well have fed

walked over and fixed his gaze on Briony. "I brought something

beside Gwendolyn, her expression cool

didn't seem surprised by her attitude. He just smiled faintly. "Would you prefer

as she glanced at the

he had for her clearly wasn't something meant for an

might not care about appearances, but she certainly

the

I'm not accepting it. And

at it." Stewart stepped closer, pulling a small, elegant box from the bag and offering

even glance at it. "I told

she wouldn't budge, Stewart

Inside were two rings.

precise-two

but the sight of

for themselves. Stewart was certainly going

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