Ivy approached Ricardo and Diana with the bouquet in her hand. While Diana was focused on the bouquet, Ricardo was watching the little girl. He couldn't help but notice her striking resemblance to Rose. His eyes, which had been cold, softened a little as the girl stopped before them. Diana was about to snatch the flower away from her when Ivy took a step back. I want you to take them with both hands. She said. Diana's eyes widened, and she didn't quite understand what the girl was trying to do. Why should I take it with both hands? She asked, completely baffled.Well, because I give you with both hands as well. Diana was starting to lose her temper with this little girl. Before she could say anything else, Ivy cut her off. If you don't want them, Miss Diana, I will just give it to someone else. Ivy turned her back and was about to walk away when Diana grabbed her by the shoulder. She was doing her best not to squeeze that tiny shoulder hard out of anger.There was no way she would let the bouquet fall into someone else's hand. It would be one of the biggest embarrassments of the night. Everyone had already seen it. She wanted that bouquet no matter what.Little girl, how old are you? She asked. Ivy's face suddenly turned sour. Miss Diana, don't you know it's inappropriate to ask for a lady's age? Diana couldn't believe it. She was being lectured by a little child. Where did a little girl like her even learn all these grown-up terms anyway? She was getting more and more upset. People were chuckling and she felt like she had been played. They surely wouldn't blame Ivy for it. She was right. Asking a lady's age was considered inappropriate. Diana quickly turned to Rica, hoping he would come to defend her. Ricardo, this little girl is mocking me. She faked a drop of tear, playing the damsel in distress. Ivy saw it and rolled her eyes.
Miss Diana, you're an adult and you still snitch over something like that? Ivy said with some sass in it. It didn't sit well with Diana. She once again turned to Ricardo, hoping he would defend her. Ricardo looked at Diana and back to the little girl. Usually he would lose his temper as well and discipline the little girl. But something about that cute, round sweet face and gleaming amber eyes made it hard for him to do anything. He just didn't have the heart to be mean to the child.Instead, he turned to Diana and spoke. Just do what she says and grab the bouquet already. It's not that hard. Be the bigger person. Diana was startled by his answer. How come Ricardo didn't take her side? But she knew better than to make things more complicated for him. She turned to Ivy and faked a smile.Little girl, I was wrong, okay? Now please give me the bouquet. She spread both of her hands to get the bouquet. Diana wanted to get it over with. Ivy smiled and nodded before handing over the bouquet to her. Diana took the flower, already pleased with it, when she heard Ivy whisper. "Got you." When she turned her attention back to the bouquet, she realized there was a spider in there. She quickly screamed, loud enough for everyone to hear. Ivy moved her little finger inside the bouquet and retrieved her toy. "What's wrong, Diana!?" He asked, and some people were rushing toward their side. "Spider! There was a spider in the bouquet!" She yelled. Rose, who was seated on the other side, wanted to go, but her other two children held her back and shook their heads. It'll be fine, mum." They assured her. Ricardo turned his attention to Ivy and the little girl spoke.This is just my little rabbit toy. It's not a spider. She said as she showed the toy to everyone. What the people saw was indeed a little toy bunny, not a spider. Ricardo also witnessed it himself. I'm sorry, I didn't think you would be scared of rabbits and think of them as spiders!. No, I know what I saw, it was definitely a spider! Diana snatched the toy away from Ivy and threw it to the ground, hoping to find some secret in there to prove her right. Instead, the bunny toy broke and split in two. Ivy quickly covered her face, pretending to be shocked and upset. However, she was actually smiling inside. They must be shocked, especially Diana. She knew Diana was telling the truth, but that toy was actually a little trick she had invented along with her brothers. Yes, it was payback to a woman who had hurt their mother in the past. Of course, Ricardo's part was coming as well.It was only the beginning.In front of everyone, Ivy Started crying. Drops of tears fell on her reddish chubby cheek, and she made sure everyone could see her."Hwaaaaa… my toy is broken. She turned to Ricardo and spoke pitifully.Mr. Ricardo, my bunny is dead! What would you do if you had a daughter and someone broke her toy like that!? Will you just stay still and let other people bully your daughter? She asked as she continued crying. Those words stabbed right through his heart. Ricardo's chest tightened. He couldn't help but recall the memory he had with Rose. If she was alive, the two of them would definitely have a beautiful daughter like her.Ricardo didn't know what to do. He was a great business person, but he had never dealt with crying kids before in his life. He watched Ivy, wondering what to say, when he started observing her closely,He thought she looked like Rose when he first saw her, but when she cried, somehow he also saw a bit of his own features in the little girl. Especially her nose, it looked exactly like his when he was her age.It made it even more difficult for him to ignore her plea. He didn't even care about Diana, who was just as upset.Little girl, your name is Ivy, right? Don't cry anymore, okay? I will get you a new toy. A better one than this. He promised. But then the bunny won't be the same bunny as mine. Her crying subsided a little, but she was still sobbing lightly.Then, what do you want me to do? He asked, hoping he could reason with her.I will stop crying if Miss Cassandra apologizes. Ivy said. Diana was not happy with the request. No, I won't apologize!.