Chapter 673

Chapter 673:

Patting Joy’s head softly, he praised her. “You were very brave today, weren’t you?”

He then reached into his pocket and handed her the promised candy.

“This is for you—like I said.”

“Thank you,” Joy murmured weakly, accepting the candy without enthusiasm this time.

Tension lingered visibly on Eric’s face as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain Joy’s okay?”

“Yes, she’s fine.”

Colden nodded reassuringly, giving Eric a curious once-over. What was this man’s relationship with Joy?

Clearly, he wasn’t just anyone ordinary—his authoritative presence alone proved that.

To ease Eric’s obvious worry, Colden explained gently, “These tests can be tough on children, and Joy’s reaction is normal. She’ll recover soon enough.”

“Understood.”

gently adjusted Joy in his arms, attempting to

softly. “You

her so long. Maybe I should take her instead? Kids tend to

how

idea and simply assumed Joy would be feeling better lying down. Now that he knew, he couldn’t bring himself to release the fragile girl in his

“No, I’ve got her.”

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I’m sorry. How

words, Eric slowly

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toward Melba, Eric silently asked if

Teary-eyed, Melba nodded reassuringly.

Joy relaxing gradually in

“Hey.”

his arms, speaking

tilted his head,

said shyly. “I

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