Avery's heart was moved for a moment, but before she could respond, her bodyguard interfered. "Rose, Aunt Avery doesn't run an orphanage. She only took you here because you are ill and need special care. You can't force her to take care of your best friend as well."

Avery glared at the bodyguard and said, "Don't run your mouth. If the church has trouble caring for the kids, of course, I can take care of them."

Rose flushed and muttered shyly, "Uncle, I just want Irene to find someone nice as well. I am not asking Aunt Avery to adopt Irene. I know raising a child isn't easy."

Rose's mature tone left the bodyguard slightly embarrassed. "Rose, I was just reminding you that we aren't an orphanage, I do not blame you for anything. Don't take it personally!" he explained gingerly and awkwardly.

"You are definitely going to like Irene if you see her, Uncle," Rose said. "She is smart and cute. She is the cutest kid I've ever seen."

"Is she as cute as you?" the bodyguard asked.

Rose was o