LOGINChapter 47.2Both Wyatt and I gasped at Lauren's blunt question. I saw him swallowed before turning to look at me. Despite the nervousness, joy and excitement shone clearly in his dark eyes. He turned his gaze back to Lauren and smiled at her. He cupped her cheeks and looked at her with nothing but love. "I— I'm your Dad, sweetie," he whispered weakly before pulling Lauren into a tight hug. I saw the shock on Lauren's face slowly fade, replaced by tears. "Daddy!" She cried as she called out to Wyatt. My heart ached, overwhelmed with the happiness for the two of them. "Yes, sweetie. I'm your Daddy," Wyatt said, kissing Lauren's temple several times. "Daddy's not going anywhere anymore, princess. I'll stay, hm? I love you..." He whispered. I looked away and wiped the tears I hadn't realized had been falling for some time now. Quietly, I stepped out of the room to give them time alone, this time as a father and daughter. When I reached the living room, I saw my Dad sitting on the s
Chapter 47.1The next day, while I was preparing Lauren's uniform, I heard the sound of a car outside our house. When I peeked outside the window, I saw Wyatt stepping out of the car. It's only six in the morning, yet he's already here. I immediately moved from the window when he suddenly looked up in my direction. My heart raced faster, my hands trembled. I closed my eyes and tried to calm myself down, but only only a few seconds later I failed. Just thinking that I would see him again this morning made my entire system restless. I shouldn't be surprise by situations like this— after all, he was really here to see his daughter. Still I couldn't understand myself. I took a deep breath and flinched when I suddenly heard his low voice. My lips parted as I slowly open one eye. I saw his figure at the bedroom door. I took another deep breath before closing my eyes again and opening them fully. Wyatt was standing at the doorway. When our eyes met, he leaned against the doorframe and cro
Chapter 46.2Before I could even respond to the last thing that she said, the call ended. I closed my eyes and immediately regretted it when the image of Wyatt— shirtless suddenly flashed in my mind. I shook my head and tried to calm myself. I looked back at Lauren, and my chest tightened when I realized how close Wyatt's face to mine. My lips parted, and for a moment I couldn't even move because of what's happening. We just stared at each other, and if I hadn't snapped out of it, we probably would have stayed like that all day. I quickly looked away and took a step back. "Where's Lauren?" I asked when our daughter wasn't with him. He smirked and took a small step away from me. I felt immense relief seeing that he was already dressed. His wet shirt clung to his body, clearly outlining his skin— especially his abs. His hair was slightly damp and messy. "She went inside earlier to change," he answered. I just nod. "Y-You should c-change too..." I said, stuttering. I cleared my thr
Chaptet 46.1"You're just like her when you were little."I turned to my Dad when he said that. We were standing near the shore, watching Wyatt and Lauren playing in the water. It's been days since we talked that night, and it's also been days since he started coming to our house and bonding with Lauren. I still haven't told Lauren about her relationship with Wyatt. I don't know why I cant bring myself to tell her, maybe because I'm scared. Maybe I'm the one who isn't ready for whatever's might happen, not my daughter. I looked away from my Dad and turn my attention back to the two of them, who were now chasing each other. It's also been days since Dad hugged me, and since then, we've started talking little by little. Our conversations aren't long, and we don't talk much, but that's enough for me. What matters is that there's a progress in our relationship as father and daughter. "You and Eli really look alike," he added. "You got your mom's facial features— and somehow, you also g
Chapter 45.2"Eloise..." He called my name in a broken voice. I harshly wiped away the tears I hadn't even notice had already been streaming down my cheeks. "No... You told her about it, yet you couldn't even tell me.""Because you already had too much on your plate." I let out a bitter laugh. "Of course! What was I to you anyway? Just someone to pass the time. Someone you remember only when you feel like it. And I was the fool who clung to a tiny silver of hope— one that was impossibly unclear."He shook his head at me as my tears continued to fall uncontrollably. "You know that I love you, Eloise," he said. My heart ached. "Is that how you love someone?" I asked. "Tell me— is that really how you love?" "Eloise, please," he called my name painfully. This time, I was the one who shook my head and raised my hand, tears still streaming down my face. "I've listened to you. You can leave now, Wyatt," I said firmly, pointing toward the exit without looking in his direction. I tur
Chapter 45.1We went out of the house where the patio was. The wind wasn't strong, so I didn't feel cold even though it was already night. The silence of the surroundings only added to the anxiety I was trying to hide. I sat down on one of the chairs and stared into darkness in front of me. I could feel my knees slowly weakening, so it was better to be safe. Wyatt remained standing beside me, and I didn't know where he was looking or what kind of reaction he had. I let out a sigh after a few minutes had passed, yet I still hadn't heard a word from him. I turned sharply and looked up at him. "You know—""That day—" We both froze when we spoke at the same time and then looked at each other. I swallowed and looked away. "You go first," we said in unison, surprised. I cleared my throat and adjusted my position on the chair. "You can talk first," he said. I shook my head. "No. I was about to tell you, to tell me what you want to say," I replied. I kept gaze fixed ahead, elbows rest
Chapter 44.1"Are you always going to run away, Eloise? When are you going to face this?" He asked lifelessly. His eyes were already bloodshot. This time, I was the one taken aback. I swallowed hard and looked away. I couldn't find the right words to say what I desperately wanted to tell him. How
Chapter 41.2I simply smiled at the tourists and guests passing by the reception area. I greeted and spoke to every tourist and guest at the desk with full of respect and courtesy.Whenever there were no guests, I would glance at Lauren— who was keeping herself busy with her dolls, playing on her o
Chapter 37.2“I agreed and said, ‘Yes, Lauren wants to join."“Aecil wants to join too!” she said excitedly. She seemed even more excited than her daughter.After a while, we heard the emcee.“Okay. Go to the starting line, please,” the emcee announced. We straightened up in position. “Babies, plea
Chapter 36.1Days before the event, we practiced together. Lauren really has a beautiful voice—soothing and sweet. I smiled as I watched her sing the song she had chosen so emotionally. I had heard that song before but never paid much attention to it—yet now that Lauren was the one singing it, I wa







