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.”

She followed her brothers cheerfully when

was altogether

Roderick’s place, he did not throw a tantrum because

buggy and reached Roderick’s house after ten

kids. We’re here! Be careful when

off first and carried the children down one by

particularly careful when it

guests to the best food

These look so

she saw a huge plate of fruits, but

fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These are all imported

Vivian and took the plate of fruits over to Matteo

in Vivian’s eyes when she

turned gloomy seeing the dejection

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 treated her ever since she

would go

allow these two old people to despise

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

you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully

let Vivian have the

a hearty meal and played in the courtyard for a

kids spent the night at Frederick’s and

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