Cedric Errol was a cheerful and kind-hearted boy living in a modest house in New York with his widowed mother.
塞德里克·埃罗尔是一个活泼又善良的小男孩，他和守寡的母亲住在纽约的一座简陋小屋里。
Though they were poor, Cedric’s optimism and charm made him beloved by everyone in the neighborhood.
虽然他们很贫穷，但塞德里克的乐观和魅力使他成为邻里间的宠儿。
One day, their lives changed forever when a lawyer visited with astonishing news.
一天，一位律师带来了令人震惊的消息，他们的生活从此改变。
Cedric’s grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, wanted him to come to England.
塞德里克的祖父，多林考特伯爵，希望他前往英国。
Cedric was the only heir to the earldom after the deaths of his father and other relatives.
在他的父亲和其他亲人去世后，塞德里克成了伯爵头衔的唯一继承人。
The Earl, known for his stern and cold demeanor, planned to groom Cedric to take on the family title.
以冷酷严厉闻名的伯爵计划培养塞德里克接管家族的头衔。
Despite the Earl’s wealth, he disapproved of Cedric’s mother and refused to allow her to live at the manor.
尽管伯爵非常富有，但他不喜欢塞德里克的母亲，不允许她住在庄园里。
Cedric, however, remained optimistic and excited to meet his grandfather.
然而，塞德里克保持乐观，并期待见到他的祖父。
When Cedric arrived at the grand estate, his charm and kindness quickly won the hearts of the household staff.
当塞德里克到达宏伟的庄园时，他的魅力和善良迅速赢得了家中仆人的喜爱。
The Earl, though initially cold, was surprised by Cedric’s warmth and affection.
伯爵虽然起初冷淡，但对塞德里克的热情和关爱感到惊讶。
Cedric began learning about his new responsibilities as the future Earl.
塞德里克开始学习作为未来伯爵的新责任。
He spent time with the tenants of the estate, listening to their concerns and helping them whenever he could.
他花时间与庄园的佃户交流，倾听他们的忧虑，并尽可能地帮助他们。
His genuine care for others contrasted sharply with his grandfather’s indifference.
他对他人的真切关心与祖父的冷漠形成了鲜明对比。
One day, a woman arrived at the manor claiming her son was the true heir to the earldom.
一天，一个女人来到庄园，声称她的儿子才是真正的伯爵继承人。
The Earl was furious and believed the claim could ruin Cedric’s inheritance.
伯爵大为震怒，认为这项指控可能会毁掉塞德里克的继承权。
Despite the accusation, Cedric’s kindness never wavered.
尽管面临指控，塞德里克的善良从未动摇。
With the help of his friends, the truth was revealed: the woman’s claim was false, and Cedric remained the rightful heir.
在朋友们的帮助下，真相大白：那位女人的指控是虚假的，塞德里克仍然是合法的继承人。
The Earl, moved by Cedric’s unwavering goodness and generosity, began to change.
伯爵被塞德里克不变的善良和慷慨打动，开始改变自己。
He grew kinder, realizing the value of Cedric’s compassion and the bond they had formed.
他变得更善良，认识到塞德里克的同情心和他们之间建立的纽带的价值。
Cedric’s mother was finally allowed to live at the manor, and the family was reunited.
塞德里克的母亲最终被允许住进庄园，全家团聚了。
Under Cedric’s influence, the estate flourished, and the Earl became a respected figure in the community.
在塞德里克的影响下，庄园繁荣起来，伯爵也成了社区中受人尊敬的人物。
Cedric’s story, filled with love and transformation, reminds us that kindness and innocence can melt even the coldest hearts.
塞德里克的故事充满了爱与转变，提醒我们善良与纯真可以融化最冷漠的心灵。
