"Aaaah―!"

A high-pitched shriek, nearly ultrasonic, rang out as Little Nina pointed straight at Stewart. "Stranger danger!"

Stewart froze mid-step and looked her way. For a moment, his handsome face seemed uncertain.

Without missing a beat, Little Nina spun around and ran straight to James, arms stretched wide. "Godfather, pick me up!"

James grinned and scooped her up into his lap.

Now perched on James's knee, Little Nina sat tall, emboldened with her protector

at her back. She scowled fiercely at Stewart. "You're a terrible child-snatcher! How dare you sneak into someone's house to steal a kid!"

Stewart: "..."

Little Nina turned to James, her voice urgent and dramatic. "Call the police, Godfather! Tell them to come arrest him right now!"

James tried to hold back a laugh, shooting Stewart a triumphant look. "Don't worry, Little Nina! With me here, nobody's taking you anywhere."

Stewart's dark eyes never left Little Nina. His lips pressed into a thin line, expression unreadable. He didn't even spare James a glance.

Might as well be a robot, James thought, rolling his eyes in exasperation.

Meanwhile, little Mario had been left behind, looking lost and unsure. He hesitated, then glanced at Stewart, then at Little Nina, before quietly making his way to Garry.

He reached up, asking to be held.

Garry smiled and lifted his son, settling him on his lap.

in Garry's arms, his

ruffled Mario's hair. "Mario, this is a friend

stared at Stewart, lips pressed tight, refusing

Stewart, apologetic. "Don't mind him, Mr. Wentworth. My

at Garry, then let his gaze

caught the subtle reaction,

moved to Carney, who was sitting quietly nearby. With a faint, polite smile, he said, "Professor Winslow, thank you and Mrs. Winslow for taking care of my wife and daughter these past four

room instantly

truth had come

was here

from outside, his

Briony. "Ms. Kensington, these are all

for the little miss-clothes, toys, and some snacks and

her displeasure. "Little Nina doesn't need

glancing helplessly at

looked at Briony. "Briony,

and stood up, clearly about to ask him to leave, when Gwendolyn White

to visit Carney. The three of them will probably want to have a drink tonight,

Gwendolyn whisked

could only sigh quietly. It was best not to create a scene in front of the children. After all, no matter what, Stewart was

Wentworth, why don't you have a seat and some

him, and Garry sat on the

tea and, using tongs, set

and motioned to Carl, who

produced a limited-edition Elsa

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