Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 113

"Hello little boy."

The child turned at the sound of his voice, her face lighting up with a wide smile. She let out a peal of laughter when he called her a boy, her voice high and sweet. She had short hair and wore loose, boyish clothes, but there was no mistaking the feminine sparkle in her eyes, or the long, dark lashes that framed them. The child was beautiful in a unique, androgynous way, her personality shining through despite her gender-neutral appearance.

Markus's smile widened at the sight of the little girl and her pet seal Flip.

"You're new around here, aren't you?" the girl asked.

"You caught me, I'm fresh off the boat," Markus chuckled.

"My brother Dorian is with that pretty lady over there," the girl said, pointing.

Markus's eyebrows raised in surprise.

"You're his sister?"

"Yes! I'm Nancy!" the girl exclaimed, beaming.

"Pleasure to meet you, Nancy," Markus said.

As Markus smiled at the little girl and her pet seal, a wave of worry washed over him. He wanted to ask about