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.”

to read between the lines. She followed her brothers cheerfully

was

did not throw a tantrum because his

on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

kids. We’re here! Be careful when

carried the children down one by

when it came to Matteo’s

the guests to the

look

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

come over and have some fruits,” she quickly

completely ignored Vivian and took the plate of fruits

in Vivian’s

the dejection in the girl’s eyes.

Matteo was vexed too.

not Sebastian’s child. It was apparent from how they treated

could not believe they would go to

would not allow these two old people to

turned toward Gladys and shot her a fake smile.

Didn’t you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully

let Vivian have the peaches in

had a hearty meal and played in the courtyard for a while before

kids spent the night at Frederick’s and went to bed

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