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.”

followed her brothers

was

unwilling to go to Roderick’s place, he did not throw a tantrum because his siblings were thrilled to visit

hopped on the buggy and reached Roderick’s house after

kids. We’re here! Be

off first and carried the children down one by

was particularly careful when it came to

treated the guests to the best food

look so

juicy peach when she saw a huge plate of

and have some fruits,” she quickly beckoned, “These are all imported

completely ignored Vivian and took the plate of fruits over to

up in Vivian’s eyes when

turned gloomy seeing the dejection in the

Matteo was vexed too.

she was not Sebastian’s child. It was apparent from how they treated her ever since

believe they would go to such lengths to exclude

allow these two old people to despise

turned toward Gladys and shot her a fake smile. “We won’t eat

see the girl wanted it too?” Roderick interjected tactfully and gave the whole plate of fruits

choice but to let Vivian have the peaches in

had a hearty meal and played in the courtyard for

night at Frederick’s and went to bed

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