Semua Bab The Love We Never Expected : Bab 91 - Bab 100

Dominic stood alone in his office long after Amelia and Danielle had left. His gaze remained fixed on the drawing lying on his desk.Three stick figures stood beneath a bright yellow sun. The tallest figure had messy black hair, while the little girl in the middle held both adults’ hands.Above it, written in uneven handwriting, were two simple words.For Daddy.Dominic picked up the drawing again.His fingers brushed lightly over the crayon marks.He had seen countless expensive gifts over the years. None of them had ever made him feel like this.A knock on the door pulled him back to reality.Cynthia stepped inside.“Mr. Hale, your ten o’clock meeting will begin in five minutes.” Dominic folded the drawing carefully and placed it inside the top drawer of his desk.“Cancel it.” The assistant blinked.“Sir?”“Reschedule all non-urgent meetings for this morning.”“Is everything alright?” Dominic nodded once.“I have something more important to handle.”“Yes, Mr. Hale.” The assistant qu

The doctor stood and offered both of them a reassuring smile. “We’ll contact you as soon as the results are ready.” “Thank you,” Amelia replied. Dominic gave a brief nod. The doctor and nurse excused themselves, leaving the three of them alone in the consultation room. Danielle hopped down from the chair. She stretched her arms dramatically. “See, Mommy? I told you I wasn’t scared.”Amelia chuckled. “You were very brave.” Danielle proudly puffed out her chest before looking at Dominic. “Daddy.” Dominic’s gaze met hers. “Can we go now?” He hesitated for a second before answering gently. “Yes.” The three of them walked out together. As they reached the hospital lobby, Danielle looked around curiously. Patients and nurses walked past them, while a small garden could be seen through the glass entrance. “Mommy!” “Can I see the flowers?” Amelia smiled. “Don’t go too far.” “I won’t!” Danielle happily skipped toward the small garden just outside the entrance.

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

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

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