"Thank you."
As Master Glenn accepted the umbrella, he politely expressed his gratitude.
Suddenly, the little girl spoke up. Her watery eyes looked at the uncle before her, who wore a frightening mask, but she showed no signs of fear.
"Father, this uncle is very pitiful, he's about to die."
Children speak without filters, but listeners take it to heart.
Master Glenn's expression changed, his large hand tightly gripping the umbrella, veins protruding on the back of his hand visible from beneath his robe.
His lips moved slightly, letting out a bitter sigh that went unnoticed.
Not much time was left, it seemed.
"Caitlyn, you can't say such things. Apologize to the uncle quickly."
Marcel bowed apologetically to Master Glenn. His voice sounded clear with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Glenn. My daughter is young and ignorant. Please don't mind."
Master Glenn quickly regained his composure, not feeling angry. "Master Marcel, no need to be so polite. I envy you for having such a lovely daughter."
He couldn't help but think of Kate, who had promised to have a child with him.
If possible, he hoped for a daughter.
Just like the adorable and sweet Caitlyn in front of him. If he were to die, his daughter could take care of her.
If it were a son, he would probably be mischievous. Without him around, Kate would find it exhausting.
After being scolded by her father, the little girl retracted her curious gaze, but she liked the scent coming from Glenn. She didn't want him to die.
So, she suddenly took a yellow talisman from her neck and kindly handed it to Master Glenn.
When she smiled, her eyes formed crescent moons, utterly adorable. "Uncle, this was given to me by my mommy. But I'm giving it to you now. Return it to me in a month, okay?"
As she said this, the little girl paused, a slight look of guilt and regret appearing on her face, adorably pouting her small mouth.
"It was supposed to be given to you, but it's something my mommy gave me. So, I can only lend it to you."
Master Glenn was taken aback, his gaze fixed on the talisman she handed over, identical in design to the triangular amulets he often saw on the streets.
He hesitated, wanting to refuse. "Since this is an heirloom from your mother, I can't accept it."
"It's okay, just take it for a month. Mother won't get angry."
She stubbornly stuffed the talisman into Master Glenn's embrace, then tightly hugged her father's neck with her empty hands, resting her head on her father's shoulder.
This clingy gesture made Master Glenn increasingly yearn for a daughter.
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