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Wyndham Howell didnât expect that she would reject him, and for this particular reason, he was taken aback. But he was, after all, mature and stable. Only staying surprised for a moment, he quickly recovered, and politely said, âI apologize for my oversight. You havenât seen each other for two days, so you must want to talk alone. Thatâs alright, we can make plans some other time.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tobiasâs beautiful phoenix eyes twitched, but he didnât say anything. Last time
Enna had discussed Wyndham Howell at length with him; now, realizing that Wyndham wouldnât become his stepfather, he definitely wouldnât help an outsider.
Enna didnât want to make things awkward for him, so she nodded, âMhm.â
Wyndham Howell gently looked at her, then took Roseâs hand, âRose, letâs go home.â
Rose had been watching Enna closely with her round eyes. Only when she heard her dad say they were going home did she react, looking up and asking, âIsnât Brother Tobias coming with us?â
âBrother Tobias is going home with Mom, but heâll be with us another time.â Facing Rose, Wyndham Howell was even softer than usual.
Rose pouted, her apple cheeks furrowing pitifully. Hearing that Tobias wouldnât be going home with her, her big eyes quickly filled with fog, and she looked like she was about to start cryingâ¦
Tobias suddenly snapped, âRose Howell, donât cry!â
âUhâ¦â The frightened little girl immediately pursed her lips, suppressing her sobs. Sniffling and trying to keep her tears at bay, her reddened nose made her look pitiful. Even so, she apologized quietly, â1â¦1 wonât cry anymore.â
Feeling sorry for her, Enna shot him a glare before squatting down and placing her hands on Roseâs shoulders, whispering, âDonât cry, Rose. Auntie will scold Brother Tobias for you laterâ¦â
âNo.â Rose opened her eyes wide, immediately grabbing Ennaâs clothes and stuttering, âAuntie, donât scold Brother Tobias. Itâs Roseâs fault. I shouldnât cry. I wonât cry anymore, reallyâ¦â
As she spoke, she sniffled heavily twice to prove that she wouldnât cry anymore.
Tobias looked disdainfully at her unladylike actions, pursing his lips without saying a word. He fished a grass-woven dragonfly out of his school bag and rudely shoved it into her palm, scolding her, âTake this. Donât cry at the drop of a hat next time.â
Roseâs eyes lit up in an instant, and she clutched the grass-woven dragonfly to her chest, afraid he would change his mind. Her watery eyes dried up, and although her nose was still red, she broke into a grin. With a hint of a sob in her voice, she asked excitedly, âIs Brother Tobias giving this to me?â
âYou go from crying to laughing like a puppy taking a leak.â He frowned but still glanced at the little girl who oscillated between laughter and tears, saying, âIf I donât give it to you, will you give it back?â
âNo.â Rose was very honest.
The little guy stuck his hands in his pockets, looking cool and indifferent as he shot her an impatient glance, âThen that settles it.â
Seemingly oblivious to his sarcasm, Rose grinned and beamed like a sunflower, curling her brows and opening her eyes wide. She exclaimed loudly, âThank you, Brother Tobias! I will cherish it!â
It was just a grass-woven dragonfly, who asked her to cherish it? What an idiot that Rose!
Enna found the little guy beside her both annoying and funny, and she shot him a reproachful glance.. Reaching out, she patted the top of Roseâs head and smiled comfortingly, âRose, youâre starting kindergarten tomorrow, right?â