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.”

was too naive to read between the lines. She followed her brothers cheerfully when

was altogether

go to Roderick’s place, he did not throw a tantrum

buggy and reached

Be

first and carried the children down one by

careful when it came

treated the guests to the best

look

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

Ian, come over and have some fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These

ignored Vivian and took the plate of fruits over

up in Vivian’s eyes

turned gloomy seeing the dejection

Matteo was vexed too.

from how they

go to

these two old people to

a fake smile. “We won’t eat unless

thoughtless of you. Didn’t you see the girl wanted it too?”

let Vivian have the peaches

children had a hearty meal and played in the courtyard for

the night at Frederick’s and went to

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