Upon seeing another grandson return, Claudia’s joy multiplied.
“You’ve retumed at just the right time. Dinner will be ready soon.”
Leon’s eyes narrowed slightly as he announced, “I’ve found her.”
The clatter of Claudia’s dragon head walking stick hitting the floor resonated in the room.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhile others were puzzled by his words, Claudia understood. She noticed Leon’s gaze fixed on Millie, and a foreboding sense of disaster settled over her.
Millie found herself bewildered by Claudia’s intense reaction to what Leon had said.
“Madam.”
Freyja quickly retrieved the dropped walking stick.
Claudia’s lips quivered, her hands gripping the chair and shaking. Her gaze was fixed on Millie, who was equally puzzled.
“Leon, you’ve discovered that girl is…”
“Flynn.”
A young woman’s voice cut through Claudia’s words, and a girl entered the room.
Holding her hand, Leon affirmed, “It’s her.”
Millie was taken aback. It was the sgirl who accidentally collided with her at the hospital gate. So Leon had truly been searching for her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the girl entered, her hand linked with Leon’s, and Claudia’s eyes widened.
“This is the girl you’ve been seeking?”
Leon nodded. “Yes, she’s the one. She has onlyleft in her life. I hope you can accept her.”
Though Aisha was just a small With the girl’s identity confirmed, he couldn’t wait to introduce her to his grandmother.
Claudia appeared stunned but also visibly relieved. At least the person Leon found wasn’t Millie.
However, this girl’s demeanor was rather lackluster. Beyond a faint resemblance to Millie as a child, she lacked any discernible charm.
“What’s your name?”
Fiona trembled in fear, struggling to respond. Leon cto her rescue, saying, “Her nis Fiona. She goes by the nicknAisha.”