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GLYNDON “How’s my favorite grandchild?” I grin widely while lifting my tablet higher so I can get a better view of Grandpa’s face. He’s actually Dad’s uncle, but he raised him after his parents’ death, and, therefore, became my grandpa. As in, my favorite person on earth. I love my parents, but nothing compares to the complete adoration and connection I share with Grandpa. I spent my whole childhood basically living with him and Grandma Aurora. Whenever Mum and Dad took me home, he’d come to ‘steal’ me again. It’s a known fact that I’m his favorite grandchild. He likes Creigh and Bran and has big expectations for Eli and Lan, but I’m the only one he spoils like a princess. After all, I’m the only female offspring in the Kings’ line for a few generations. I might feel like I’m worthless in front of Mum’s and my brothers’ talent. I might consider myself unfit to be in the same picture frame as them, but those feelings never exist when I’m with Grandpa. And honestly, it should be the othe