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

was

place, he did not throw a tantrum

the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

We’re here! Be careful

first and carried

particularly careful when it came

guests to the best food

look so

a juicy peach when she saw a huge plate of fruits, but Gladys quickly

fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These are

the plate of fruits

in Vivian’s eyes

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

Matteo was vexed too.

was apparent from how they treated her ever since she came, but Vivian was still a child. However, she

they would go

old people to despise her

toward Gladys and shot her a fake smile. “We won’t eat unless Vivi eats

too?” Roderick

let Vivian have the peaches in the

courtyard for a while before Frederick

the night at

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