Rosalie was stunned at first upon seeing Estie's reaction, then her heart suddenly ached. She squatted down almost instinctively and swept the little girl into her arms, patting her on the back soothingly.

Estie clutched the hem of Rosalie’s clothes with both hands, sobbing pitifully.

Seeing this scene, Byron's eyes flashed with helplessness again.

He had also tried to hug her at home just now, but she avoided him without saying a word.

When she faced Rosalie, she reached out for a hug instea