She paused for a moment before handing over a small gift box.
"By the way, I just bought this watch. Consider it a wedding gift."
Hugh accepted the box, blinking playfully.
"Another gift? How many wedding presents have you given me in just a year of marriage? The cloakroom can’t even fit them all. If Bryan finds out, he definitely won’t be happy."
Despite his words, he made no effort to refuse the gift.
Beside him, Cassie grinned and threw herself into his arms, calling him "Daddy" over and over again.
Just then, the dean, busy with the adoption paperwork, rushed toward me and pushed open the door.
A flicker of panic flashed across Virginia’s face.
"Bryan, why are you here?"
She quickly composed herself and added, "Don’t overthink it. Hugh is just a volunteer at this welfare home. He happened to be here today while I was finalizing Cassie’s adoption…"
Hugh stood up with Cassie still in his arms and waved at me.
"Bryan, long time no see."
Sitting in my wheelchair, I forced a smile and swallowed the resentment rising in my chest.
"It’s fine. I was just out for a walk. Since you’re busy, I won’t bother you. I’ll wait in the car."
Without waiting for a response, I turned and wheeled myself away.