Chapter 1255

When Oliver, Isaac, and Cliff got home, Cliff immediately stuck out his tongue and lunged into Grace's comforting arms. Grace, meanwhile, listened as Isaac vented about the women who had dared to call Cliff "chubby". Isaac was still fuming, clearly offended on behalf of his adorable nephew. The next day marked the start of Grace's new semester. After dinner at the Gulliver residence, Oliver drove a sleepy Grace and Cliff home. Grace, who hadn't gotten enough sleep the night before, strapped Cliff into his car seat and promptly dozed off in the passenger seat. Cliff, however, was wide-eyed as he gazed out the window at the mesmerizing world outside. The city's nightscape was a kaleidoscope of neon lights and bustling activity. It was a vibrant, ever-changing canvas that was entirely new to him. At a red light, Oliver glanced in the rearview mirror at his sleeping wife, then called out softly, "Cliff?" Cliff didn't respond with words, but Oliver could hear the soft, rhythmic