Novels by Velvet

Ava slowly walked down the staircase, her thoughts still lingering on the conversation she had with Mrs. Rose earlier.She knew she shouldn’t feel this way, Danielle was his daughter.A little girl deserved to have her father’s love, and Dominic deserved the chance to experience fatherhood.But no matter how much Ava tried to convince herself that everything was fine, a small part of her still felt like she was standing outside a door that no longer belonged to her.She stopped when she reached the living room.Dominic was standing near the table, a few photographs scattered in his hands.His expression was serious. Ava immediately noticed the tension in the room.“What happened?” Dominic looked up.Before she could get closer, he quickly gathered the remaining photographs together, making sure none of them fell to the floor.“It’s nothing.” Ava raised an eyebrow.“Nothing?” Mrs. Rose, who was standing nearby, looked worried. Ava walked closer.Only one photograph remained visible.He

Danielle held Dominic’s hand tightly as they walked out of the park. The entire morning had been filled with laughter. For a child who had spent years wondering what it would feel like to have a father, every little moment seemed like a dream she didn’t want to wake up from.She swung their joined hands happily as she walked beside him, occasionally looking up at his face just to make sure he was still there.Dominic noticed her small actions but didn’t say anything.There was something about the innocent trust in her eyes that touched a part of him he never knew existed.“Daddy.” He looked down at her.“Yes?” Danielle placed a finger against her chin as she thought seriously.“I’m hungry.” A small smile appeared on Dominic’s face.“I thought you would be.” Danielle immediately looked up at him with excitement.“Can we eat together?”“Of course.” Her eyes brightened.“Really?” Dominic nodded.“Really.” She looked around the street, searching for the perfect place, before pointing towa

Saturday morning arrived with bright sunshine pouring through the curtains. Danielle was already awake.She stood in front of the mirror in her bedroom, turning from side to side in her light blue dress.She smoothed the skirt for what felt like the hundredth time before running out of the room.“Mommy!” Amelia looked up from the dining table where she was drinking coffee.“Slow down.” Danielle hurried over.“Do I look pretty?” Amelia looked at her daughter carefully.Her hair had been neatly braided into two ponytails, and the blue dress matched the little white shoes she had insisted on wearing.“You look beautiful.” Danielle beamed.“You really think so?”“I know so.” Danielle looked at the clock on the wall.“What time is it now?” Amelia smiled helplessly.“You asked me that five minutes ago.”“I know but what if Daddy comes early?”“He won’t.”“And what if he forgets?” Amelia gently cupped Danielle’s face.“He won’t forget.”“How do you know?”“Because he promised you.” Danielle

Ava stood by the door, her hand still resting on the doorknob. She looked at Dominic quietly.“Can we talk?” he asked again.For a few seconds she didn’t answer then she stepped aside.“Come in.” Dominic walked into the room.Unlike the rest of the mansion, Ava’s bedroom was simple and warm. A vase of fresh flowers sat on the windowsill, and a half-finished novel rested on the bedside table.Everything was neat. Ava closed the door behind him.“Would you like some tea?” Dominic shook his head.“No.” The room fell silent.Finally, Dominic broke the silence.“My secretary told me you came to Hale Group today.” Ava nodded.“I did.”“You didn’t come into my office.”“I didn’t want to interrupt your work.” Dominic looked at her carefully.“Was that really the reason?” Ava smiled faintly.“Yes.” He didn’t believe her.She had never been someone who kept her distance from him.Not like this.“Ava.” His voice softened.“Did something happen today?” She lowered her eyes.“No.”“You can tell m

The following morning, Dominic arrived at Hale Group earlier than usual. The moment he stepped into his office, Cynthia followed behind him with the day’s schedule.“Good morning, Mr. Hale.”“Morning.”“You have the board meeting at ten, lunch with the investors at one, and—”“Cancel my Saturday morning appointments.” Cynthia stopped typing.“Saturday, sir?” Dominic removed his suit jacket and placed it over the back of his chair.“Yes.”“The entire morning.” Cynthia looked confused.“You’ve never canceled appointments on a Saturday before.” Dominic picked up a file from his desk.“I have somewhere more important to be.”“I understand.” Cynthia quickly updated the schedule.“Is there anything else?” Dominic looked up.“There is.”“I want a trust fund prepared.” Cynthia blinked.“A trust fund?”“For my daughter.” Silence filled the office.Cynthia stared at him, convinced he had misheard.“Sir?” Dominic’s expression remained calm.“I also want our legal department to prepare everything

Amelia looked at the caller ID for several seconds, it was Dominic. She already knew why he was calling.Taking a quiet breath, she answered.“Hello.”“Where are you?” His voice was calm as always.“At home.”“I’d like to see you.” Amelia leaned against the kitchen counter, her eyes drifting toward the living room where Danielle was coloring with her nanny.“Is everything alright?” There was a brief pause.“I’ve received the DNA results.” Amelia lowered her gaze.“I see.”“Can we meet?”“Where?”“I’ll send you the address.” She nodded instinctively before realizing he couldn’t see her.“Alright.”“I’ll be there.” The call ended, Amelia remained still for a long moment.The nanny noticed her unusual expression.“Miss Carter?” Amelia looked up.“I need to go out for a while.”“I’ll stay with Danielle.”“Thank you.” She walked into the living room.Danielle immediately looked up from her coloring book.“Mommy!” Amelia smiled and knelt in front of her.“I have to go out for a little while