Chapter 919
Emmett said, “Mom usually wakes up pretty early. What’s up today? She’s not sick, is she p>
Evan, worried, immediately got up, “I’ll go check on her p>
Tarquin stopped him,
“No need to worry, guys. I already checked on her. She’s fine, just went to bed late last night and is catching some extra z’s this morning. Let her sleep in; no need to disturb her p>
That’s all he could say to the kids. He was too embarrassed to admit that he had been a little too rough with her last night!
The kids didn’t think too much into it and comfortably continued their breakfast.
Tarquin joined them for the meal.
Baby was being good, not picky at all, happily eating whatever was put in front of her, her face getting all messy.
Tarquin pulled out a wet wipe to clean the little girl’s face and couldn’t help asking,
“Do you like the breakfast Daddy made p>
He expected some praise from his daughter, but Baby said,
“Daddy isn’t the best at cooking, not as good as Mr. Handsome, but Daddy is really good at cutting fruits. He can make them look like flowers and even cut them into little bunny shapes p>
Tarquin was taken aback, p>
Realizing what she meant, his face turned bittersweet.
He forgot that in Baby’s heart, Keith was her daddy.
Baby asked him, “Did daddy call you p>
“No, why p>
“Daddy said he would come to pick me up, I wonder when he will come? I miss Daddy. Daddy also loves Mr. Handsome’s pancakes. If he knew there were so many, he’d be so happy p>
Tarquin: If he comes to get Baby, would you go with him p>
“Yes p>
“Don’t worry. Mommy can come over during the day, and at night, my brothers will keep her company. But Daddy only has me, so I need to go home and be with Daddy p>
Tarquin felt a pang of sadness.
Elysia had her four boys, Keith had Baby, and it felt like he was all alone!
Elijah and Elliot, seeing their dad’s melancholic expression, sighed internally.
Baby grew up under Keith’s care and love; it was well known that she adored Keith the most.
And here he was, asking for it, wasn’t he?
Silly Dad!
Elijah and Elliot quietly offered their dad some food, showing their silent support.
Emmett, seeing this, handed Tarquin a slice of apple, “Dad, have this p>
Evan hesitated a moment then pushed his glass of milk towards Tarquin, saying generously,
“A real man doesn’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t mind that I’ve already had a sip, go ahead p>
Baby, puzzled by why her brothers were feeding Mr. Handsome, pulled out a candy from her pocket,
“This is my favorite candy, I’ll give it to Mr. Handsome p>
Tarquin felt a whirlwind of emotions; just a second ago, he was feeling sorry for himself, and now, he was overwhelmed by their love.
In front of his wife and kids, he always felt so valued.
A little love was all it took!
Right after breakfast, Keith arrived to pick up Baby.
The cheerful atmosphere in the house instantly turned tense!
Evan thought about using yesterday’s tactic to keep Baby, but Tarquin stopped him.
Though Tarquin was reluctant to let her go, he bravely said to Baby,
“In a few days, Mom and I will come to get you again p>
“Okay, okay. When Mom wakes up, remind her to video call me p>
“Will do p>
Tarquin tenderly stroked Baby’s chubby cheek, handing her over to Keith with reluctance.
If only he knew what was about to unfold, he would never have let Keith take Baby away that day.
Looking back on it in the years to come, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of guilt.