Chapter 875
Sweetie hadn’t even spotted Tarquin; she was clinging to Keith’s neck, whining,
“Daddy, daddy, I had a nightmare, I’m scared, so scared, waaah p>
Keith held her tight, his voice trembling with concern,
“Don’t worry, sweetheart, Daddy’s here! Daddy will protect you, there’s nothing to be afraid of p>
A touching moment of father-daughter bonding p>
Tarquin stood frozen in place, watching, his heart sinking to rock bottom!
The kids had somewhat anticipated this, but they hadn’t expected Tarquin to enter with Keith.
They thought he’d come back with Mommy first, and then Keith would be allowed to see the little one.
But here they were p>
Tarquin arriving with Keith, wasn’t that just asking for trouble?
Sweetie would obviously prefer Keith!
To him, this was a disaster movie in the making!
The kids could only sigh in resignation. Emmett, feeling sorry for him, walked over and tugged at Tarquin’s hand, trying to ease his awkwardness and heartache,
“Daddy, hug p>
Only then did Tarquin tear his gaze away, trying to steady his emotions, and bent down to pick Emmett up.
Emmett kissed him, wrapping his arms around his neck, “We all missed you, Daddy p>
Tarquin felt a lump in his throat, touched by Emmett’s empathy and comfort.
But at that moment, he was too overwhelmed to speak.
Holding Emmett, he couldn’t help but glance over at Keith and Sweetie p>
Sweetie was still crying, Keith was patiently soothing her.
He could only stand quietly to the side, not even daring to make clear who he was, fearing it would upset Sweetie.
Elysia, too, stood silently by, quietly shedding tears.
It was her first official meeting with Sweetie, and she was emotionally stirred, wanting to hold her. But at that moment, Sweetie’s eyes and heart were only for Keith.
In the living room, only Sweetie and Keith’s voices could be heard.
Keith’s voice was hoarse, “What did you dream about that scared you so much p>
Sweetie sobbed, “I dreamt… dreamt Daddy was bleeding, bleeding so much! Daddy was… was lying on the ground, and I was beside him, calling him, but Daddy wouldn’t answer me. I tried to blow on the wound to make it better, but it didn’t heal, I kissed Daddy, but he still wouldn’t respond… waaah p>
Sweetie cried bitterly, tears falling like pearls off a string!
Her shoulders shook,
“I heard someone say… say Daddy died, Daddy didn’t want me anymore, waaah… I don’t want Daddy to die, I don’t want Daddy to die p>
Her childlike wailing filled the entire living room, moving everyone to tears.
Even though Keith was the adversary, seeing him and Sweetie so lovingly together still touched everyone.
Keith’s eyes were bloodshot, swollen with emotion.
He struggled to control himself, wiping Sweetie’s tears as he spoke,
“Daddy’s not going anywhere, what would I do without my Sweetie? I want to watch you grow up, see you start your own life. I promised to always be there for you, so Daddy’s not going anywhere p>
Sweetie sniffled, “Daddy, you’re not leaving p>
“Mhm, Daddy’s not leaving p>
“Daddy, you still want me p>
Keith’s lips quivered, tears streaming down his face,
“Daddy wants you, as long as you want Daddy, I’ll never leave! No, even if you don’t want Daddy, I’ll never leave. Daddy loves you! Loves you more than life itself p>
“Daddy, don’t cry, Sweetie kisses p>
The little girl wiped Keith’s tears, then kissed him, once on the left, once on the right.
Keith looked at her lovingly, “Sweetie, don’t cry either, Daddy kisses p>
Keith kissed Sweetie twice, wiped her tears and her nose, and gently said,
“Remember, don’t be scared of nightmares anymore, they’re all fake. See, you dreamt Daddy died, but here I am, alive and well, right? Only sweet dreams are real p>