"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.

sat silently in Garry's arms, his big dark eyes fixed

"Mario, this is a friend of

Stewart, lips pressed tight,

at Stewart, apologetic. "Don't mind him, Mr. Wentworth. My son's a

then let his gaze settle briefly on Mario before

reaction, his

he said, "Professor Winslow, thank you and Mrs. Winslow for taking care

instantly

Four years ago, they'd orchestrated quite the performance with Mr. Chadwick, all for Stewart's benefit. Now that the truth had come out, they knew Stewart wouldn't simply let things

he was here for Little

then, Carl came in from outside, his arms overflowing with

nodded at Briony. "Ms. Kensington, these are all gifts

the little miss-clothes, toys, and

"Little Nina doesn't need any of that. Take it

embarrassed, glancing

was firm as he looked at Briony. "Briony,

clearly about to ask him to leave, when Gwendolyn White quickly grabbed

to visit Carney. The three of them will probably want to have

a reply, Gwendolyn whisked Briony

the children. After all, no matter what, Stewart was Little Nina's biological

you have a seat and some tea?"

sofa beside him, and Garry sat on the other side, Mario on his lap. With both men holding children, Stewart

a cup of tea and, using tongs, set the cup in front of

to Carl, who quickly handed over

it, Stewart produced a limited-edition

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