He was dozing off when he suddenly sensed something touching him.

His eyes snapped open.

Austyn looked down and saw a little girl, who was hugging both of his legs like a koala The toddler appeared to be three or four years old and was trying to climb up his legs.

But she had short arms and tiny legs and berellort proved to be in vain,

She looked up at Austyn with big, round eyes filled with curiosity.

Austyn kmitted his brows.

He had little experience dealing with rugrats

He scanned the hallway and didn't see anyone who looked like the little girl's parents

The frown deepened.

What dind of irresponsible parents left a toddler unattended?

Austyn said to the little girl, "Where's your mom or dad? Are you here alone?'

The girl blinked twice, then she burst into tears.

Austyn was flustered.

He almost jumped to his feet but the girl was still clutching his legs

He stared down at her crying face helplessly, unsure of what to do.

'Mr Taylor!" Rowe materialised in front of him

He set down the cup of hot coffee on the bench next to Austyn and gave him a disapproving glance. "What did you do? Did you make the little girl cry?" Austyn stared at him, incredulous. I made her cry?"

He looked down again and saw the girl wipe her tears and snot on his pants.

He resisted the urge to push away the little rascal.

'I have no idea who she is. And I didn't touch her, she j

be just started crying all of a sudden'

Rowe shook his head, obviously not buying it.

He knew how intimidating Boss could be

Mr Taylor would make a grown mancry, let alone a little girl.

squatted down in front of the girl and coaxed her in a gentle voice. 'Hey sweetie, can you tell me

me what happened? Come on, don't cry. Do you want candy?"

The girl didn't spare him a glance.Exclusive content from .

She held on to Austyn's legs and sobbed. 'Daddy"

Austyn's body stiffened.

Rowe smiled and tried again. "He's not your daddy. Telline, what's your daddy's name? I can help you look for him."

She kept shaking her head and clinging to Austyn, whose pant legs were stained with her tears and snot,