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Chapter 512

Author: Angelica1
Rory asked, "Daddy? Is that my birthday present?"

At the same time, she knew very well that if Henry saw what that straw doll really was, he would be absolutely furious.

That was why he must not let him see at any cost.

However, Henry was still glowering as he threw the gift aside, taking a step forward and glaring at her menacingly. "Show it to me!"

"Daddy…"

More tears gushed from Rory's eyes, as if Henry terrified her.

And yet, she gingerly reached out, tugging on the hem of Henry's shirt, chirping sweetly, "Daddy, you're scaring me. Don't look at me like that."

At that moment, she was once again the Rory that Henry was so familiar with.

Mature and obedient.

Kind and innocent.

Guileless and harmless.

But Henry could not forget about the Rory he saw just now.

And seeing that she kept trying to manipulate him, he lost all patience and pushed her aside, while reaching for the blanket with his other hand.

"Daddy! Don't look!"

Rory cried as she lunged over in a panic to stop
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