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    “Joy.” Hadley crouched down and gently patted her daughter’s neatly tied bun. “Uncle Brady is here. Say hello.” Then, with a warm smile, she stepped aside.


    Brady stood frozen, his throat dry.


    One looked down. The other looked up. Uncle and niece stood face to face.


    “Hello, Joy. I’m Uncle Brady.”


    Joy stared up at him, eyes wide. Then, she noticed how much he looked like her mother. She raised her little arms and said, “Uncle Brady, hug!”


    “Alright.” Brady was caught off guard for a second, but then broke into a big grin. He bent down and scooped her up. “Joy, you’re even more beautiful than in the photos. I brought you a present. Want to see it?”


    “Yes! Thank you, Uncle Brady!” She wrapped her arms around his neck and nted a kiss on his cheek.


    “Oh, wow. Thank you, Joy.” Bradyughed, his eyes crinkling at the corners. He thought she was the most precious thing he’d ever seen. “Come on. Let’s open it.”


    Brady had gotten Joy a custom-made life-size doll. Along with it was a little suitcase packed with clothes, shoes, bags, and essories for the doll.


    “Mommy, it’s as big as me! So pretty!” Joy squealed in delight. She grabbed Brady’s hand and tugged eagerly. “Uncle Brady, let’s dress her up and fix her hair!”


    “Of course.” Brady nodded with a grin. He was more than happy to join in.


    Watching them together, Hadley took a step back. It was their first meeting, yet they were already getting along like old friends.


    “Joy, enjoy your time with Uncle Brady. I’ll go help Melba with dinner,” she said with a smile.


    “Okay!”


    “Okay!”


    The uncle and niece replied in unison, making Hadley chuckle as she turned toward the kitchen.


    That evening, Joy wouldn’t leave Brady’s side. Whether it was eating, watching cartoons, or reading bedtime stories, she wanted him with her every moment.


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    Hadley knew the reason. Joy had grown up without a father, so she naturally gravitated toward any man who treated her kindly. That was also why she clung to Eric, aside from the fact that they were rted by blood.


    It wasn’t until Joy finally drifted off to sleep that Brady got the chance to leave.


    “I’m sorry. I only meant for you to meet her and stay for dinner. I didn’t expect it to drag on. Kids can be pretty clingy,” Hadley said apologetically.


    Brady waved it off. “There’s nothing to be sorry about. I love kids. And Joy’s my niece. She’s such a sweetheart. I’ll be dropping by often, so don’t get tired of me.”


    “I won’t,” Hadley responded, warmth settling in her chest. “It’ste. Let me walk you down.”


    “No need. I’m not a kid. I’ll be fine.”


    “Alright. Take care on your way.”


    “I will. Get some rest.”


    The next day, just as Hadley arrived on set, Elvin came rushing over. “Hadley, Mr. Faulkner wants to see you. Come with me.”


    “Alright.” Hadley set her bag down and followed him without hesitation.


    “Hadley, you’re here. Have a seat.” Adonis pointed to a chair across from him. “You don’t have many scenes left in this show. What are your ns after this?”


    Hadley blinked, caught off guard. She shook her head and answered, “I haven’t really thought about it.”


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