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.”

to read between the lines. She followed her brothers

Ian was

not throw a tantrum because his siblings

hopped on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

Be careful when you get

first and carried the children down one

was particularly careful when it came to Matteo’s

guests to the

These look so

peach when she saw a huge plate of fruits,

fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These

plate of fruits over to Matteo

Vivian’s eyes when she saw

turned gloomy seeing the dejection in the girl’s eyes.

Matteo was vexed too.

they treated her ever since she came, but Vivian was

would go

two old

a fake smile. “We won’t eat unless Vivi eats too,

wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully

choice but to let Vivian have the peaches

the courtyard for

at Frederick’s and went to bed

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