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?”

lot of money so she could find a daddy for me. She’s doing it all for me, not neglecting me,”

over a year old don’t speak fluently, but

faint smile tugged at the corner of Dexter’s mouth, as

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

father was likely no longer

was somewhat hoarse. He coughed once, avoiding

and needles. He took Helena’s hand. “Let me accompany you to go out and

delay things. Unable to wait for Michael’s response, she had no choice but to

couldn’t

were

quite bold. She sat on the man’s long

mouth curved slightly. He had never been praised by a

how could you possibly

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

Dexter was rendered speechless.

watched Dexter’s expression, always feeling that he was about to throw the

even met your mommy. How could I possibly be your daddy?” Dexter was in an

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