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.”

naive to read between the lines. She followed her brothers cheerfully when she heard

Ian was

throw a tantrum because his siblings were thrilled

hopped on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after ten

here! Be careful when you

off first and carried the

careful when it came to

the guests to the best

look so

a juicy peach when she saw a huge

come over and have some fruits,” she quickly

ignored Vivian and took the plate of fruits over to

in Vivian’s eyes when she saw

gloomy seeing the dejection in the girl’s eyes.

Matteo was vexed too.

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

not believe they would go to such lengths

would not allow these two old people

a fake smile.

Didn’t you see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the whole plate of fruits to

no choice but to let Vivian have the peaches

and played in the courtyard for a while before Frederick sent someone to

night at

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