Chapter 923
“Daddy, don’t be sad, you still have me. I won’t ever go away, I’ll always be here with you p>
Keith smiled, Okay p>
With plump little fingers extended, his daughter proclaimed, “Daddy and I will always be together p>
“Yes!” Keith extended his finger, linking it with his daughter’s in a solemn pact.
Together, they chanted, a chorus of two, “Pinky swear, hang it high, no take-backs for a hundred years! Whoever backs out is a puppy! Seal it with a kiss p>
After their brief yet innocent ceremony, Keith gently kissed his daughter’s forehead.
She reciprocated with a kiss on Keith’s forehead.
Keith pinched her chubby cheeks, “My little munchkin p>
She giggled and pinched Keith’s cheek in return, “Daddy p>
Keith couldn’t help but laugh.
Her laughter, infectious and pure, filled the room.
These moments of happiness, though fleeting, were profoundly beautiful.
After a short while, Keith told his daughter, “Daddy has to step out for a bit, you play with Tamsin at home, okay p>
The little girl pouted, “Why does Daddy always have to go? When will Daddy stay and play with me? You promised we’d go see the pandas p>
Keith, utterly smitten, reassured her, “Soon, my love. Once I wrap up this task, there’ll be no more separations. I’ll take you to see all the pandas you want, and we’ll go wherever your heart desires p>
“Promise? No fibbing, fibbers are puppies p>
Keith chuckled, “No fibbing, I promise p>
After soothing his little girl, Keith carried her downstairs to Tamsin.
“I’ve got to head out, could you please look after her?” Though Keith was not fond of the bodyguard Tarquin had assigned, he maintained a polite demeanor. After all, Tamsin was excellent with his daughter.
Tamsin took the girl into her arms, responding with a courteous, “Of course p>
“Daddy will be back for dinner. If Daddy’s not back, I won’t eat!” The little girl had Keith wrapped around her finger.
Smiling, Keith assured, “Alright! You’ll call me before dinner, won’t you p>
“Yep, bye Daddy p>
“Goodbye p>
Keith gave his daughter’s cheek one last pinch before turning to leave, glancing back one more time at the doorway.
Their gazes met, both smiling-a moment of pure joy and connection.
Keith left, keys in hand, confident in his daughter’s safety with the guards in place, including the one Tarquin had insisted on.
No sooner had Keith left than Tarquin received the news.
“Keith’s left p>
“He’s likely heading to see Gideon. Keep a close eye on him and ensure Tamsin takes good care of the girl p>
Tarquin was deep in discussion with the police, investigating a kidnapping within the Bradford family. Like Keith, he hadn’t anticipated any danger to the little girl, considering the extensive security measures in place.
Yet, disaster struck unexpectedly.
Around four in the afternoon, both Keith and Tarquin’s phones lit up with the alarming message, “There’s been an incident with the girl p>
Keith slammed the brakes in the middle of the road, “What p>
Tarquin, breath caught in his throat, dropped his phone, “No p>