Caught off guard by Ginger's unexpected act of kindness, Timothy hesitated for a moment.
Should he accept the food graciously or politely decline?
However, when he saw the genuine concern in Ginger's eyes, he found himself unable to refuse.
Reluctantly, he lowered his head and took a bite of the chicken she offered.
Ginger's face lit up with a radiant smile. "Uncle Heath mentioned you haven't eaten yet. Skipping meals isn't good, you know. Here, take the pasta, and I'll have this."
With a determined effort, Ginger reached out, offering the bowl of spaghetti to Timothy.
Timothy let out a sigh, a hint of resignation evident in his voice. "I'll grab something to eat after the meeting," he conceded.
"Mommy says that work is never-ending, but meals are important," Ginger interjected.
Drawing closer to the screen, she cast a glance at the executives on the other end of the video call. "He needs to eat now, so please bear with us for a moment, alright?" she added in her sweet, childlike voice.
The executives were taken aback by the unexpected appearance of this adorable little girl with her hair tied up in sky-high pigtails.
Who was she?
Could she possibly be Timothy's daughter, a secret kept hidden until now?
Nonetheless, they had never heard any mention of Timothy having a child before.
Still, the way Timothy doted on her just moments ago hinted at a special bond between them.
The executives found themselves in an awkward silence, unsure how to react to Ginger's unexpected involvement. Sensing their hesitation, Ginger began to feel a bit impatient.
Timothy promptly directed his attention to the executives, his tone firm. "She's addressing all of you."
One of the executives, who was also a parent, promptly replied, "Of course, we can wait for him to finish his meal before we continue with the meeting."
A smile of joy spread across Ginger's face at the accommodating response. "Thank you, big brother," she chirped sweetly.
The executive couldn't resist returning Ginger's bright smile after her endearing address. "You're welcome," he replied warmly.
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