Ian refused to say a word as Roderick hurried over, exhilarated.

“Now, now, Matt, aren’t you a fine boy? Come over here and give your grand-uncle a hug.”

Matteo looked at the zealous old man awkwardly.

Although both he and Vivian were there together, Roderick ignored the girl and talked only to Matteo.

Matteo’s gaze darted around as he thought of a way to get away. He went closer to Vivian and pulled her up from the ground.

“I’m sorry grand-uncle. I have to hold Vivi’s hand. She’s scared whenever she’s in a new environment.”

“Okay…”

Roderick was disheartened to hear this.

He really liked the boy and badly wanted to give him a hug.

“What about you hug Vivi, grand-uncle? She’s a good girl too.”

This girl?

She’s not even one of our us!

“It’s okay. You can walk with her. Let’s go over to my place. Your grand-aunt has made some really good food.”

to read between the lines. She followed her brothers cheerfully when she

was

not throw a tantrum because

hopped on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

kids. We’re here! Be

first and carried the children down one

careful when it came to

treated the guests to the

look so

she saw a huge plate of fruits, but Gladys quickly moved the plate

and have some fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These are all imported

plate of fruits over

Vivian’s eyes when she saw

seeing the dejection in the girl’s eyes. “Come here,

Matteo was vexed too.

residence looked down on Vivian because she was not Sebastian’s child. It was apparent from how they treated her ever since she came, but

could not believe they would go

old people to

Gladys and shot her a fake smile.

really thoughtless of you. Didn’t you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the whole plate of fruits

let Vivian have the peaches in the

played in the courtyard for a while before Frederick sent someone to pick them

the night at Frederick’s

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