Adrian Grayson looked at Chloe Bishop for a moment, then buried his little head in her shoulder, offering no response.
She felt helpless. The little boy had retreated back into his shell again, refusing to come out.
That morning, Xavier Grayson played with building blocks with the little boy for a while, then picked up an English storybook and started reading aloud. The little boy listened with rapt attention.
Chloe Bishop had never known Adrian Grayson could understand English.
Seeing him so engrossed now, she remembered that he'd lived in the U.S. before. It made sense that he understood the language.
After sitting for a while, the little boy grew tired and rested his head on Xavier Grayson's lap. Xavier Grayson reached down and gently ruffled his soft, curly hair.
Chloe Bishop sud
