Chapter 356

Daniel paused, calm as ever. “Hey, Counselor James, fancy meeting you again.” Olivia’s eyes were glassy, unfocused. She stared at his ridiculously flawless face under the dim light for a long minute, her gaze slowly lighting up. Then, out of nowhere, she blurted, “Grandpa!” Daniel froze. “...Seriously?” “Just call me big bro, okay? ‘Grandpa’ makes me feel like I need a cane and dentures.” “Grandpa!” Olivia wasn’t paying any attention. She was clearly running on her own made-up script. Her eyes darted around nervously before she looked up and gasped, “Did the snake demon drag us into her cave?” Daniel: “...” Snake demon? Cave? And now she’s calling him Grandpa… What is this, some off-brand fairy tale? He cupped her face with one hand. “So, which one of the seven brothers are you?” “I’m Olivia, your granddaughter! Did you forget me, Grandpa?” she asked, eyes full of heartbreak like he’d just thrown her out into the snow. Guess that tumble really scrambled her even more. Daniel felt sligh