Grape fearlessly interacted with the butterflies that were lured into the yard by the flowers, filled with joy.

The butterflies eventually flew away, and Grape tried to keep them from leaving. In her attempt, she stumbled into a warm, broad embrace, catching a faint scent of sandalwood.

A pair of large hands steadied her, and she looked up to see a face as expressionless as an iceberg. With a playful smile, she reached out, hoping to coax a laugh from him.

“Mister, you’re quite intimidating,” she said.

Mallory felt a chill run down her spine. “Maybe we should take her away. Leaving her here is too disruptive.”

Dexter’s gaze was heavy as he stared at the child in his arms. “A child barely over a year old can’t cause much trouble.”

“What’s your name?” he asked, holding her hand.

“My mommy said that my eyes resemble grapes, so she named me Grape,” she explained.

How thoughtless… Dexter squinted slightly. “Where’s your mommy?”

“She’s working.”

“Did she abandon you?”

earn a lot of money so she could find a daddy for me. She’s

children over a year old don’t

of Dexter’s mouth, as if

be able to come back to see me until I turn eighteen. I’m only a year and a

that the child’s father was likely no longer around, which would explain why

voice was somewhat hoarse. He coughed once, avoiding

Helena’s hand. “Let me accompany you to go

things. Unable to wait for Michael’s response, she had no choice but to go out and look

a few steps, she couldn’t help but worry

eyes were calm.

was quite bold. She sat on the man’s long legs, unable

He had never been praised by

a tender age, how could you

the attractive people on TV end up together. They call it a match made in heaven!” Grape, the innocent child,

Dexter was rendered speechless.

he was about to throw

never even met your mommy. How could I possibly be your daddy?” Dexter

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