"What? Aren't you going to invite me in?" Nicholas Croft asked, his expression gentle. He was carrying quite a few gift boxes. For his first visit, Nicholas was dressed in formal attire, with a plush coat over a dark suit, a tie, and short hair neatly combed back.
"Uncle, why are you here?" Sophie Foster looked up at the graceful man with a small face, still standing at the door without stepping aside.
"My arms are sore. Are you planning to make your uncle stand here and talk?"
Unexpectedly dropping by, Nicholas thought Sophie was worried her parents would scold her, so he purposely raised his voice a bit.
"Oh, please come in."
There was no surprise on Sophie's face from seeing Nicholas again. Instead, she kept her lips pressed together, holding the handle while standing at the side to make way for Nicholas.
Stepping into the entrance, Nicholas didn't move further, seemingly waiting for Sophie to get him some slippers.
