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Chapter 9

"Mr. McWealth, what are you doing here?" I was hesitant to ask him because the smile on his face vanished when I spoke. Adeline jumped in joy; she giggled before she hugged Mr. McWealth after she encircled her tiny hands on his nape.

I was confused, and I didn't know what I should do, especially when Adeline continued calling him 'Daddy'. I was aware of how excited she was to see her father, but I felt heartbroken to see her desperation to meet him. I swallowed hard as tears formed in my eyes. I did my best to stop myself from crying.

"Adeline, he's not---"

"Miss Velasquez, let's talk outside." His tone was firm. There was a trace of fear in his eyes. I nodded my head. He put Adeline back on the hospital bed, and when I roamed around, I was thankful Adam wasn't here. He might be in school.

"Daddy, will you leave me again? I thought you promised you would not ever leave my side.." Adeline's tone cracked. She was about to cry when Mr. McWealth caressed her hair, trying to hush her.
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