"Mario!"

When little Nina spotted Mario, she squealed and ran straight toward him, flinging her arms around him in a tight hug, planting a big, smacking kiss on his cheek.

James let out a long, dramatic sigh, covering his face at the scene.

Now that Mario was here, Nina had completely forgotten about her godfather. She clung to Mario's hand, peppering him with excited questions.

"Did you come over just to play with me?"

Mario stared at her and nodded vigorously.

"Wow, I'm so touched!" Nina's tiny voice echoed through the living room.

"Then, do you want to stay over tonight?"

Mario nodded again, "I do!"

The two little ones huddled together, whispering and giggling, the room filling with their infectious joy.

James, feeling a little left out, shot Garry a look. "Dinner's fine, but sleepovers are another story!"

Garry replied with a polite smile. "That's really up to him. Ever since Mario met Nina, he's gotten a mind of his own."

James could only grumble inwardly. Like father, like son-both a pair of little rascals.

don't just stand around. Have a seat, dinner

way to the living room and

pot of tea, just as the sound of a car drifted in

carrying a gift bag. When he spotted Ferdinand

him over. "Mr. Wentworth, join us for some

could only roll his eyes. Might as well have fed this outrageously expensive tea to the

his gaze on

sat beside Gwendolyn, her expression cool and distant. "That's not

didn't seem surprised by her attitude. He just smiled faintly. "Would you

brow creased slightly as she glanced at the

was saying that, whatever he had for her clearly wasn't something meant for an

not care about appearances,

stood up, face closed off, and walked toward the side room. Stewart arched an eyebrow

giving me, I'm not accepting it. And I need to remind you-your behavior

at it." Stewart stepped closer, pulling a small, elegant box

it. "I told you, I

she wouldn't budge, Stewart opened

Inside were two rings.

be precise-two

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