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.”

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

Ian was altogether

he was unwilling to go to Roderick’s place, he did not throw a tantrum because his siblings were thrilled to

on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

We’re here! Be careful

off first and carried the

was particularly careful when it came to Matteo’s

treated the guests to

look so

ahead and reached for a juicy peach when she saw a huge plate of fruits, but Gladys quickly moved the plate

fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These

plate

Vivian’s eyes when

turned gloomy seeing the dejection

Matteo was vexed too.

apparent from how they treated her ever since she came, but Vivian was still

could not believe they would go to such lengths

not allow these two old people to

a fake smile. “We

you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the whole plate of fruits to

to let Vivian have the peaches in the

a hearty meal and played in the courtyard for a while before Frederick sent someone

kids spent the night at Frederick’s and

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