Unspoken Alliance

It was no surprise that Winston was so fond of her—if they had a granddaughter as adorable as his, they'd be just as smitten.

A few people, who were on friendly terms, gathered together and began talking in tones full of envy. They hadn't noticed the plain-looking man standing behind them, listening for a while.

He stepped forward when their conversation was winding down and asked, "Excuse me, I o