When Mia turned to look at Felix, Miranda cast a cool glance his way.Felix caught it immediately. He lowered his head and gently patted Mia’s hair. “Be good, Mia. Daddy still has work tonight.”“But—” Mia puffed out her cheeks.“How about this,” Felix said, glancing up at Miranda. “I’ll take you to the aquarium this weekend. Okay?”“Really?” Mia’s face lit up. She immediately hooked her pinky finger in the air. Felix hooked his pinky with hers.“Daddy, you have to keep your promise. You can’t lie to me,” Mia said seriously, already committing it to memory.“I promise,” Felix said. “Daddy keeps his word.”After Felix left, Mia turned to Miranda. “Mommy, will you come to the aquarium with us too?”“I’ll check my schedule,” Miranda replied.Satisfied, Mia ran back to the sofa to play with her toys.Miranda knew this well. Even if she could completely erase Felix from her own life, she could never truly cut off the bond between father and daughter.Mrs. Young came over to take
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