Willard had clearly made an effort to dress up, choosing a casual yet refined outfit that complemented his polished demeanor. His eyes sparkled with a warm smile as he held several gift boxes in his hands.

"What's this?"

"Gifts for the little guy."

Willard and Daniel exchanged greetings. "Hello, I'm Willard."

Daniel wasn't fond of Willard; he only had eyes for Daddy!

But Mom was there, and she had taught him that kids need to be polite.

With a crisp voice, Daniel called him "Uncle."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Willard, my dad is tied up with work, and he's home alone. I just couldn't leave him by himself," Brittany apologized once again for impulsively bringing Daniel along.

"It's alright. We were bound to meet sooner or later."

Willard seemed genuinely fond of Daniel, handing over the thoughtfully prepared gifts. "This is a little something for our first meeting."

Daniel didn't want it.

But Brittany was watching.

He reached out, accepted the gift box, and thanked "Uncle."

Willard could sense his resistance but didn't take it to heart, assuming it was just a child's natural reaction to a new adult in his life.

and was fully prepared to embrace her

resistance would

"Let's go."

way to the exhibition

homework; this exclusive jewelry exhibition was open only to a

in the field. She could tell he had made an effort to

Daniel followed closely behind.

the time the exhibition ended, it was already

made reservations at a restaurant, originally planning for two but was more than happy to accommodate the addition of a child after consulting with the establishment. Willard, having dined with Brittany before,

herself to visit the

chance, swallowing his milk

a few seconds before admitting honestly, "Your

cheeks, "My mom already has

"?"

daddy is the love of her

aware that

months, so Daniel's reluctance to accept him

still young, and she deserves happiness," Willard said after a pause. "If you really can't accept me, perhaps we could start as friends. I hope we can get along."

to be his

Daddy could

respond, Brittany returned, "What

had a great time today and hopes we

"Really?"

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