I can't even take back what I just said.
'My disguise is bound to fail!'
I'm sorry, Monsieur Dubin!
I can't keep the secret any longer!
My gaze immediately went to the floor.
Unprepared to hear Nico's next words.
But.
"...Howard Houdini." I lifted my head to see him.
He didn't smile, but gave a small nod to me. Not asking anything else besides my name.
Passing by, he pulled a chair to take a seat next to Poppy.
Who was already gurgling in happiness upon the boy's arrival.
"Ni! Ni! Niii!" In fact, this was the first time I've ever heard Poppy attempt to say someone's name!
"Poppy seems eager to see you again." Gemma added on as she started placing the recently caught fish and freshly picked berries on the table.
"Hm." Nico mumbled as he started breaking his bread in half. "Here."
He handed some of it over to me.
"One bread isn't enough."
"Er...thank you." But instead of letting me grab it.
"Mmph?!" He stuffed it into my mouth.
"Less talking more eating."
...He's like a miniature version of Sylva.
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Clock Work (Book 2)
FanfictionIt was not a mere accident. I was supposed to head home like all of the other good children, but I saw bad men picking on a dog while leaving with my earnings. I tried to save the dog, but I ended up getting hurt in the process. When I woke up, I fo...
