"That's right. Ceres behaves like this because she doesn't feel safe."
Caleb frowned but did not say anything.
"She is your goddaughter, dad. You are not related by blood. When you treat her well, she lives here as the lady. But when you are angry, you might kick her out of the house!"
Caleb thought it seemed to make sense.
He began to feel that what he had said today was a bit too much. He should not have reprimanded Ceres like that.
"Ceres has always been lacking a sense of security and the same is true when she was in the Morrises' place. Because she didn't have a sense of security, she did weird things."
Jamie sighed, "Poor Ceres."
"Jamie, should I apologize to her later?"
Jamie nodded, "Yes, sure. But not now. Ceres has strong self-esteem. I guess that after such a thing happened, she won't even get out of her room. So, let's wait for tomorrow."
"Alright, she needs some time to calm down as well."
"But your apology wouldn't make her stop feeling unsecured, I have a bold suggestion. I don't know if it will work."
"What is it?"
"I was thinking maybe Roy and Ceres can be a couple, how do you think?"
Caleb had thought about the same thing. So, when Jamie mentioned it, he immediately smiled, "I had this intention a long time ago! It's just ... that it's not easy."
Caleb thought it would be simple. But when he started to do it, he found it tricky.
"It's easy! Roy saved Ceres's life today. And this is not the same time that he has done so. As a girl, I think they would have fallen in love long ago."
"Really?" Caleb's eyes widened. "I know that Roy seems to like Ceres, but Ceres doesn't seem to have feelings for Roy."
"I know Ceres. She must have been interested in him. Maybe she is too injured and can't put herself into the next relationship immediately. I think they need someone to push them a little."
Caleb laughed, he thought, 'If that is the case, then bravo!'
"Dad, if you trust me, why don't you leave this matter to me?"
"Of course, I trust you. You are my daughter."
After hearing Caleb's words, Jamie felt wronged and cried. She leaned against Caleb's chest. "Dad, I thought you didn't like me anymore."
"Silly, how could I not like you? You are my only daughter. You've made mistakes but it was partially my fault too. I should have brought you home earlier and educated you."
Jamie looked up at Caleb with tears in her eyes, "Dad, I was just jealous of Ceres. You were so good to her, so I..."
Caleb felt guilty. He spent too much time trying to please Ceres, but he ignored Jamie's feelings.
He stroked Jamie's hair lovingly, "It was my negligence. Jamie, the past is all in the past. You are my daughter. This is a fact that no one can change. The reason why I adopted Ceres is that she is a poor girl.
Don't worry. She won't be a threat to you. Back then, I wanted to bring her to our house. I also hoped that if one day I am gone, you two could be good sisters and support each other."
Jamie wiped the tears off her face and nodded vigorously. "Dad, don't worry. I will get along well with Ceres."
The next day at breakfast, Ceres did not go downstairs.
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