“Yes." Gwyn nodded and replied in a cute voice, clinging to Sheffield's neck.

"Miss Daddy..." was what she could manage at such a young age

"Good girl!"

After playing with his daughter for a while, he entertained thoughts about coaching her to call Peterson “Grandpa.” But Peterson was busy greeting Carlos and the other people. He wouldn't be around to hear it.

Evelyn walked through the crowd to Sheffield and said with a smile,

“Gwyn's not as shy as she used to be. You're probably a good influence on her." Evelyn was wearing a light-colored dress. She had her make-up and hair done by a professional stylist.

Today was a day to be happy, and Evelyn looked the part-charming, energetic, and smiling.

“My Gwyn is so awesome!" Sheffield exclaimed dramatically as he looked at his daughter.

“Daddy just can't help himself. I'm going to get you a present!"

Gwyn smiled shyly and leaned her little head on his shoulder without saying a word.

There were tons of presents stacked on the table near Sheffield, along with a dozen or more boxes of expensive wines and cigarettes

He scanned the tables, then found the special, colorful bag he'd bought. He handed it to Gwyn.

"Check this out, sweetie. Daddy picked this out just for you!"

When the Little girl took the paper bag and Looked inside curiously,

Sheffield gave the little girl to Evelyn and whispered, “Honey, please take care of her. I have to go be sociable."

"Okay!" Evelyn took the toddler from him.

With a carton of expensive cigarettes in hand, Sheffield joined the crowd and stood beside Peterson. At an appropriate break in the conversation, Peterson introduced him.

"This is my son, Sheffield

Thompson."

Birds of a feather flock together. Everyone here was either rich or powerful, and they were all Carlos’ good friends. So Sheffield greeted all of them respectfully.

The ladies sat off to one side, chatting and munching on the appetizers. Peterson and Sheffield also walked over to them and greeted everyone politely.

Sheffield was so well-mannered on occasions like this, unlike his usual playful self. He was a polite, decent gentleman now. He was a veritable chameleon. He earned everyone's praise. Debbie, as his mother-in-law had a huge smile on her face the whole time.

When everyone arrived, they all found a seat in the living room.

Peterson asked Tobias to place the betrothal gifts on the table. He greeted everyone and said to them, “I'm pleased to meet you all. This is a Little gift from me. I hope you don't mind.”

Tobias opened a folder and took out the papers inside.