Chapter 935
Baby always brought a smile to Daddy’s face. Whenever Baby laughed, Daddy’s world lit up. And if Baby ever felt sad, Daddy’s heart would weigh heavy with sorrow. For Daddy’s sake, Baby promised to always find reasons to smile.
“My dear Baby, there will come days when I can’t be by your side. You’ll have to stick with Mommy and your brothers, and… Baby’s new Daddy.” Daddy had already checked him out. He was a good man, a wonderful father!
He loved Baby just as much as Daddy did. Baby could treat him just like she would Daddy.
There was no need to hold back or feel uncomfortable around him.
Baby could be playful, share tears, show a little temper, and even share her little secrets with him.
Anything on Baby’s mind, any wishes or wants, she could go to him.
From today onwards, he wasn’t just Mr. Handsome to Baby; he was her new Daddy. And just like she called me, she should call him Daddy.
“My Baby, Daddy loves you, so very much!
Remember to live happily, grow up healthy, and be a good, joyful person.
May you be free from illness and harm, and lead a life filled with happiness and peace p>
Hearing such a lengthy message, she knew something was wrong immediately.
She dared not bring Baby in, choosing instead to check things out herself.
As feared, Keith had met with tragedy!
Thinking about Keith’s fate, the pitiful state of the Blackwood family, and Baby’s dependency on Keith p>
Elysia’s heart ached, tears streaming down uncontrollably.
She couldn’t comprehend why, when scoundrels like Gideon still roamed free, Keith had to be the one to depart early.
Was fate only cruel to the kind-hearted?
Tarquin enveloped her in his arms, trying to offer comfort, his eyes swollen from grief.
After Elliot and Evan had secured the area from any danger, they too joined, equally startled and saddened upon discovering Keith’s remains. “We’ll keep Keith’s passing from Baby for now,” Tarquin whispered.
Elysia, her voice hoarse, nodded in agreement.
Elliot and Evan understood, solemnly nodding in unison.
Tarquin gently wiped away Elysia’s tears, suggesting, “You should take Baby home first. She might not know about Keith, but the fire and the kidnapping have surely left her scared. She needs comfort p>
Elysia nodded again, her mind racing about what to do next.
The Inkster family had all passed, leaving no one to claim Keith.
Unless they informed other relatives of Phineas and Kelsey, but that felt like disturbing their peace.
Seeing the dilemma, Tarquin frowned, “Phineas and Kelsey have already suffered enough, as have those who loved them. Best not to trouble them further p>
“After the police have concluded their investigation, I’ll take care of the arrangements for Keith,” he declared.
Elysia and Elliot looked puzzled, but Tarquin’s expression remained stern.
“I’ll do it on behalf of Baby. Keith took care of her for years; she’s practically family to him. By calling him ‘Daddy,’ she has every right and duty to see to his final affairs p>
In Tarquin’s eyes, Keith was a complex figure.
Certainly not one of their own, but not entirely an enemy either.
Keith had caused trouble, taking Baby away, harming Elijah, and driving wedges between him and Elysia.
Had it not been for Keith’s meddling, he and Elysia would have recognized their bond sooner, and the truth would have been clear from their first DNA test.
Keith had been an adversary, no doubt about it.
Yet, he had shown genuine care for Baby, even to the point of sacrificing himself p>
Life’s unpredictable nature, blurring the lines between right and wrong.
With Keith gone, what point was there in dwelling on past grievances?
They would let bygones be bygones.
But the kindness Keith showed to Baby, that, Tarquin hoped, would be something she’d always remember.
To remember his goodness, to remember him, ensuring that he wouldn’t be forgotten by the world.