Chapter 858
Keith had just arrived in Jindale City when his little treasure burst into tears, wailing for her daddy and where he had gone.
His three-year-old girl, just as inconsolable as she was at three months, refused to eat, drink, or sleep, simply crying with her little mouth agape.
The nanny sent him a video, and the sight of his daughter’s clear tears rolling down her tender cheeks like pearls off a string broke him completely!
He was in public when he found himself tearing up over her cries!
Without a second thought, he purchased a return ticket, determined to rush back the way he came!
From that moment, Keith knew he was utterly tethered to her; his little girl had him wrapped around her finger!
He loved his treasure, with all his heart and soul, despite her not being the sharpest tool in the shed.
She might have taken after Elysia in that regard, a bit slow on the uptake!
While other kids were making rapid progress, she was always a few steps behind!
When other toddlers were walking by eleven months, she took her first steps at thirteen!
Learning to write was a challenge for most kids, but with a bit of patience, they’d get it in a few days. But his little girl? Teaching her the number 2 took an entire month, and still, she didn’t grasp it!
The frustration was beyond words. It was just the number 2, and yet, she couldn’t learn it!
Teaching her anything more complicated, like spelling or foreign languages that made her snooze instantly, seemed like an impossible task!
He was on the brink of a meltdown, repeatedly trying to teach her, only for her to not get it and look at him with those big, teary eyes filled with incomprehension.
Her pitiful look made it impossible to even think about scolding her. It felt like it would be a crime to lash out at such a darling face!
So, what could he do but bear with it? When the frustration became too much, he’d rather hurt himself than lay a finger on her. Sure, she might not be the quickest learner, but she had a heart of gold, always thinking of him first whether it was with treats or toys. She’d occasionally plant a kiss on his face, cooing, “Daddy, you’re my favorite,” which absolutely melted his heart.
His once weary heart was revived because of her, his love for her growing stronger each day.
Eventually, after years of biding their time, they finally had the means to confront the Bradfords. It was time to act.
According to the plan, he had to leave Spirit Village for Jindale City for a while, meaning he had to part ways with his precious girl.
It was a tough decision, but vengeance was a must. Moreover, it was critical that Tarquin remained unaware of his daughter’s existence, necessitating their separation.
To spare her feelings, he lied, telling her he was leaving to find her mommy. Once found, he promised to reunite them and never part again.
His little girl, longing for her mom and despite her reluctance to part from him, agreed.
Thus began their period of separation.
Those initial days were tough on Keith, with every waking moment filled with thoughts of his daughter.
He longed for the day when his quest for revenge would be over, and he could return to her side.
But as time passed, he began to resist the idea of using his daughter as leverage against Tarquin.
His daughter wasn’t a tool for his vendetta; she was his to cherish, not exploit.
He decided to alter his plans, removing his daughter from the equation of revenge.
However, he knew this decision wouldn’t sit well with his allies; his daughter was a key part of their strategy, and excluding her would surely meet resistance.