With a serene expression, Lance greeted his father and then gently patted Jennie on the head, inquiring, Jennie, why are you here?
Jennie glanced at Kaleb and replied, Grandpa picked me up.
Does your father know about this? Lance asked.
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Jennie shook her head in response.
How could you? Dont you fear that he might be a kidnapper who could sell you? Lance teased with a smile.
Im not scared, Jennie said as she looked earnestly at Kaleb, nibbled on her fingers, and tilted her head. Grandpa doesnt resemble a kidnapper.
You can recognize a face but not the intentions behind it. Not all bad people look bad. You shouldnt do this again, understood? Lance warned.
Jennie nodded in agreement.
At that moment, Kaleb gave Lance a brief look, huffed, and turned his attention to Jennie. He gazed at Jennie affectionately with his blue eyes. Jennie, are you sure you dont want to return to Philade with me?
Lance was stunned by Kalebs unusual tender tone and put on a mocking smile.
Kaleb had come all the way here, but upon seeing his granddaughter for the first time, his heart softened. Jennie had the intelligence, charm, and language skills that reminded him of his wife. No wonder Jennie was the child of the Wilson family.
Communication brought people closer.
Had Jennie grasped what kind of person Kaleb was, she might have been scared of him, and Kaleb wouldnt have felt such affection for her.
Interestingly, Keilani didnt share Kalebs or Zandras traits, either in looks or intellect.
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Decades ago, both Kaleb and Zandra had attended an esteemed university. Their peers had become researchers, professors, politicians, or had grown wealthy. Even Lance, despite having gone missing at a tender age, had thrived in challenging circumstances. It seemed Keilani was quite the exception.
Nevertheless, Keilani was still Kalebs cherished daughter, now enduring hardship in prison. With this in mind, Kaleb gave Lance a stern look.
Im sorry, grandpa, Jennie said as she shook her head. I cant go with you. But if you miss me, youre welcome to visit me in Mathias anytime.
Jennie knew who was kind to her and who wasnt. Kaleb clearly had a fondness for her, which was why she left the kindergarten with him, yet she didnt want to part ways with Tyrone and Sabrina.
But, Jennie, your grandma, your mom, your uncle, and I all love you deeply, Kaleb argued.
My dad loves me dearly. He was already nice to me even before he found out I was his daughter, Jennie replied.
Kaleb had strong negative feelings toward Tyrone due to what he had gathered about Keilanis past with Tyrone. Years back, Tyrone had impregnated his daughter out of wedlock, and she ended up giving birth to the child on her own. Now, she was infatuated with Tyrone and had even committed a crime just for being with him, ending up in trouble with the Law.
Had it not for Royces revelation of Tyrones having transferred some of his shares to Jennie to ensure a carefree life ahead, Kaleb vowed to make Tyrones life miserably.
Kaleb felt he was being lenient with the Blakely family by not stirring up issues. He didnt wish to relinquish his granddaughters custody. He pointed at Lance and asked, Whats your opinion of your uncle?
Jennie looked up at Lance.