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.”

read between the lines. She followed

was altogether

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

the buggy and reached Roderick’s house

here! Be careful

carried the

when

the guests to the best food at

look

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

some fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These

ignored Vivian and took the plate of fruits

in Vivian’s eyes

face turned gloomy seeing the dejection in the girl’s eyes.

Matteo was vexed too.

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

go to such

would not allow these two old people

toward Gladys and shot her a fake smile. “We won’t

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

no choice but to let Vivian have

meal and played in the courtyard for a

at Frederick’s

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