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 heard there would be

Ian was altogether

go to Roderick’s place, he did not throw

on the buggy and reached Roderick’s

kids. We’re here! Be careful

and carried the

careful when it came

guests

look

for a juicy peach when she saw a huge plate of fruits, but Gladys quickly

have some fruits,” she quickly beckoned,

plate of fruits over to Matteo

in Vivian’s

seeing the dejection in

Matteo was vexed too.

people at the residence looked down on Vivian because she was not Sebastian’s child. It was apparent from how they

not believe they would go to

these two old

shot her a fake smile.

girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the whole

choice but to let Vivian have the

played in the courtyard for a while before Frederick

kids spent the night at Frederick’s

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