"Uncle, when will you meet Daddy?" Mackie asked.
Vernon glanced at his little niece and replied, "Today."
"Oh!" Mackie's face brightened instantly. She grabbed Uncle Vernon's wrist with her small hands and requested, "Uncle, can you ask Daddy today then? Please tell Daddy that Mackie wants to meet him!"
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Vernon nodded weakly, not wanting to talk more about his Big brother here. Besides, it was obvious that he wouldn't be able to fulfill her request.
Vernon still intended to hide the presence of his sister-in-law and little niece from Vincent. He knew that Vincent's power was too much for him, and he might be able to influence Chloe or Mackie to return home.
Mackie was happy by Uncle Vernon's nod. She released her hands around his wrist and hopped off the chair, "Thank you, Uncle! Mackie will study well in school! Daddy always said that I should be smart and strong like him, so he wouldn't be disappointed with me!"
