“Mrs. Lafayette, you’re too modest. Serenity kept praising Rosalie when she came back and telling us how wonderful she is. Even our little Lil’ Pie likes Rosalie. She actually let her hold her on their first meeting.

“Mrs. Lafayette, you might not know this, but my great-granddaughter is quite particular about people. She rarely lets just anyone hold her,” Grandma May said dotingly as she looked at Lil' Pie, who was still being held by Mrs. Lafayette.

Daisy smiled. “Rosalie has a natural way with children. Many little ones are drawn to her—they love playing with her and always ask to be held.

“Lil’ Pie is truly adorable. Just looking at her makes me wish I were a grandmother myself. I’ll have to hurry my son along to get married and have a baby, so that I can have a granddaughter to hold too.”

Even Thomas was unable to resist teasing Lil’ Pie.

The little girl was indeed very cute.

“Mom, we heard there were distinguished guests visiting. We’re sorry we’re late.”

Martin and Rosell