Her little pet, Dovey

It was Allie's tenth birthday, and her grandparents, Lawrence's parents, came to Graywood Mansion. The couple resided in the countryside and only visited the city for special occasions like this.

Unlike other children's birthdays, Lawrence didn't usually hold parties for his children. It was typically an intimate family dinner without anyone else. Although Allie found the occasion not special, she was glad that she could see her grandma.

Unlike her father, Mrs. Graywood was a sweet and caring woman to Allie. Since her mother left when she was seven, the old lady was the person who came closest to being a mother to her. Whenever she visited, she would shower Allie with gifts and accompany her to sleep.

Young Allie forgot the cruelty of the world whenever her grandma was by her side, and her father was less strict and more forgiving when her grandparents were there.