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?”

to earn a lot of money so she could find a daddy for me. She’s doing it all for me, not neglecting me,” Grape said, tilting her

was amused and laughed. “Most children over a year old don’t speak fluently, but she’s already

Dexter’s mouth, as if

that Daddy is in Clusia, but he’s very busy. He won’t be able to come back to see me until I turn

adults had already understood the situation. It seemed that the child’s father was likely no longer around, which would explain why the child’s mother was resorting to such desperate

was somewhat hoarse. He coughed once, avoiding

and needles. He took Helena’s hand.

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

couldn’t help

were calm.

on the man’s long

had never been praised by a

such a tender age, how could you possibly know what handsome

up together. They

Dexter was rendered speechless.

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

never even met your mommy. How could I possibly be your daddy?” Dexter was in an unusually good mood, probably because she was just

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