Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Day My Daughter Fired Her Father: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 17

Xavier had been against the marriage alliance from the start as well. However, when he saw me walking into the room with a pot of tea, he swallowed his words and didn't say anything more.He told himself then that he could only accept me because I resembled Winter when I was pouring out the tea for everyone. However, I was nothing like her.Winter liked to be flamboyant. I preferred staying quiet and gentle, and the light in my eyes was always pure.We got married afterward. He never laid a finger on me on our first night together. Instead, he stayed out on the balcony the entire night, smoking and drinking by himself.Everyone thought that he couldn't accept me because he loved Winter too much. Even I thought that was true.So, then next morning, I brought him some painkillers for his hangover and asked him quietly, "You can't forget her yet, can you?"He hummed coldly in response.My face paled, but I still smiled and said, "It's okay. I'll wait."Xavier then closed his eyes.

The plane landed in Sweeland in the afternoon. Xavier used his family connections and managed to find the Shaw family villa here.When he arrived, he saw a young man coming out of the house. He was wearing a white coat, and he looked fairly handsome. There was a folder of medical records in his hands.I was seeing him to the door, speaking in a soft, gentle voice. "Thanks so much for your help today, Dr. Velez."He was the pediatric cardiologist Dad contacted, and his name was Austin Velez. He smiled and said, "It's my pleasure. Tina's recovering fine. She just needs to attend her follow-up sessions on time and avoid strenuous exercise. There shouldn't be any major problems after that."You know, she even asked me when she was finally allowed to feed the swans at the lake."I chuckled. "I guess she's been staying indoors for far too long."Austin looked at me and softened his tone. "You should take care of yourself too and rest well. You've lost a lot of weight recently."I was

Instead, I stood by the lake, watching the swans for a long time. Tina sat on the bench nearby with a hat on, scribbling away in her drawing book.She was recovering well, and some color had finally returned to her cheeks.When Austin came over for her follow-up, he crouched down and looked at her drawing."Is this your Mommy?"Tina nodded. "This is Mommy, and this is Grandpa, and this is Grandma.""What about this little puppy right here?"Tina answered seriously, "This is the puppy I want to have next time."Austin chuckled. "What about me, then?"After thinking for a while, Tina added a drawing of him in a big white coat. "You're right here, Austin."Austin smiled deeply, his eyes twinkling. I just stood right next to them, feeling my heart softening after what felt like a very long time.I only realized that life wasn't just about waiting and getting disappointed after I left Xavier. There was also the morning sunshine. Hot tea in the afternoon. Tina sleeping soundly at n

"You didn't want us first," Tina said.The restaurant was pin-drop silent. It was so quiet that I could hear Xavier's rapid breathing.He seemed completely rooted to the floor by Tina's words, unable to move for a long time.Tina continued, "I used to want you around last time. I wanted you to come with me to preschool for Sports Day. I wanted you to tell me bedtime stories. I wanted you to hug me when I was sick."But you're always very busy. "I also wanted you to keep me company at the hospital because I was scared of the surgery. I thought you would come, but you left."She spoke very softly and slowly, but her words landed heavier than a blow to the face."So, I don't want you anymore. Mommy and I are fine on our own. Please don't disturb us again."Xavier's tears finally rolled down his cheeks. He crouched down, wanting to touch her, but Tina flinched and hid behind me. His hand ended up freezing mid-air."Tina, Daddy was wrong. Won't you give Daddy another chance? Pleas