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.”

the lines. She followed her brothers cheerfully when she heard there would

was altogether

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

the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after ten

kids. We’re here! Be

first and carried the children down

particularly careful when it

guests to the best food at

These look so

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

fruits,”

Vivian and took the plate of fruits over to Matteo and

Vivian’s eyes when

face turned gloomy seeing the dejection in

Matteo was vexed too.

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 came, but Vivian was still a child. However, she

would go

old people

toward Gladys and shot her a fake smile. “We

thoughtless of you. Didn’t you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the

to let

played in the courtyard for a while

night at Frederick’s and went to

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