Reaching out, Ethan caressed Alicia's head.

In recent times, she had been getting closer to him. Other than the fact that she didn't call him her dad, he was no different from a father to her.

"It's freshly baked. Have some," he said.

Olivia shook her head in exasperation. "Don't spoil her too much. Eating too much sweet food will give her cavities."

"It's okay, it's just a small piece." His gentle demeanor was a stark contrast to how he treated outsiders.

Olivia wondered if it was just he