GoodReadChapter 986 Chapter 986 Being in the park with his now-adult daughter brought back so many memories. He thought about her early interactions with her mother. He remembered how hard it had been to earn Valerie's trust, how difficult it had been just to get her to let him near Serenity. His wife had been strong, independent, juggling work, school, and motherhood all on her own.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe remembered the first tValerie had no choice but to ask for his help. She had a university exam to take, and Camille had to be at her daughters' school. She had no one to leave Serenity with. And so, she turned to the least likely but only available person-him.
Marcus chuckled at the memory. That day, he had a date lined up with a woman who had promised to take him beyond the stars. But in the end, he had to cancel.
Because when Valerie had shown up, determined to leave Serenity in his care, he knew he had no way out. Back then, she had been tough, cold. There was no affection in her eyes-only doubt. But she had no other option.
["Valerie... But I don't take care of kids, let alone good little girls. Do you see where I am?" "I have an exam I can't postpone anymore, and my afternoon got complicated. You always said that if I ever needed anything, I could ask you, right? Well, I need you to watch my daughter for an hour and a half. If I finish my exam earlier, even better-I'll cget her as soon as I'm done." "Valerie, I don't even know how to change a diaper. If I offered to help, it was financially. Besides, I have a date- "Hmm? I'm only asking you to watch her for an hour and a half. Your date is obviously after work-I know you well enough to know you wouldn't go out during office hours. And as for the diapers, Frederick can help you. He knows how." "Valerie! Don't take advantage!" "I'm not! It's just a favor! Please, take care of Serene. She's already asleep, which means before you know it, I'll be back, and you'll be on your date." "An hour and a half, Valerie. That's all you get." "Thank you! Thank you! You're the best! You'll barely even notice she's here!"] Marcus smiled, coming back to the present.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"'Barely even notice her'-yeah, right. How could I not? Look atnow, heart aching just at the thought of seeing her go... My little girl, you'll always be my little Serene." "And you'll always be my dad," Serenity said, opening her eyes. "Dad, it's already sunset. Why didn't you wakeup earlier?" "I just wanted to make the moment last a little longer. You know I love you, right?" "Yes, and so much, Dad. I love you too. So much. You, Mom, and my brothers are my family. And now, we're adding a few more-Alden and little Ethan." "I have no problem with Ethan. We can adopt him-he practically lives with us anyway, and you love him more than his own father does. His dad, though? That one I don't want to adopt. His father can keep ' "Dad... He'll be my husband in two days. Like it or not, you're practically adopting him too. You're about to beca father-in-law."
"Oh, really? Damn. I thought I could avoid that." The content is on I novelenglish.net! 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 986
"Nope, Dad. And I know you love him too. You just need to get used to it.
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"Of course, sweetheart. As long as you and our little Serene in there are happy, Kaocept whoever makes you happy." "Thank you, Dad!" "You're welcome, my love. Always."
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