Sweet Defeat

Gideon gazed eagerly at Clara, cherishing this rare opportunity where she took the initiative to speak to him. He softened his voice as much as possible, trying his best to shake off the impression of being a "scary man."

Clara tilted her head, blinking her big eyes. The two pink bunny ears hanging from the back of her hood swayed gently with her movements. "Where's Mommy? Why didn't she come back