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?”

of money so she could find a

children over a year old

tugged at the corner of Dexter’s mouth, as if he was thinking of someone. “Where is your

won’t be able to come back to see me until I turn eighteen. I’m

already understood the situation. It seemed that the child’s father was likely no longer around, which would

voice was somewhat hoarse. He coughed

He took Helena’s hand.

response, she had no choice but to

taking a few steps, she couldn’t help but worry

were calm.

sat on the man’s long legs, unable to suppress

slightly. He had never been praised by a

such a tender age, how could you possibly know what

is very beautiful, and you’re very handsome. All the attractive people on TV end up together. They call it a match

Dexter was rendered speechless.

was

I possibly be your daddy?” Dexter was in an

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