Rena's heart melted instantaneously.

Vera overheard this and was taken aback.

Who could withstand such a girl?

As expected, Rena inquired about Lexi's whereabouts, Alexis giggled.

"Miss Gordon, look outside."

Rena was taken by surprise.

With her phone in hand, she peered out of the coffee shop and spotted a sleek limousine parked by the entrance. The back door was ajar.

Lexi sat inside the car.

Dressed in a floral frock, Lexi gazed at Rena with obedience and gentleness.

Rena promptly rose from her seat and stated, "Vera, I'm leaving now."

Vera was utterly bewildered

She had a nagging feeling that something fishy must be going on!

Rena climbed into the car.

For some inexplicable reason, she detected a familiar masculine scent within the vehicle. It was the faint aroma of tobacco intermingled with a hint of pine.

As she furrowed her brow, Lexi had already settled on her lap.

The driver smiled from the front.

"Miss Gordon, Lexi would like a kids' meal. Allow me to drive you there."

Rena promptly expressed her gratitude.

While Rena lowered her head, Lexi had already embraced her tightly, afraid that Rena might escape

Rena’s heart softened,

She surmised that this child must have lacked familial companionship throughout her upbringing.

She felt a sense of unease and suspected that the girl's father had ventured out to carouse with other women, leaving the child behind at home.