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Maxwell remained silent, knowing better than to interrupt my thoughts.

I walked toward the carousel, running my hand along the painted wooden horses. "I'll make it

up to her. I'll be the father she deserves."

In my mind, I could see it clearly-Lily's face lighting up as I lifted her onto my shoulders, her delighted laughter as we rode the carousel together, her small hand clutching mine as we

watched the spectacular light show I had arranged.

"She'll forgive me," I said with conviction. "Children are resilient. Once she sees how much effort I've put into this, she'll understand that I truly care."

Maxwell nodded, though something in his expression gave me pause. "I'm sure she will, Alpha King."

I turned away, unwilling to acknowledge the doubt in his eyes. This grand gesture would work.

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It had to. I couldn't bear the alternative-that I had lost my daughter's love forever through my own neglect.

"Make sure the light show is perfect," I instructed. "It's the centerpiece of the entire fair."

"Of course, Alpha King. The technicians have been rehearsing for weeks."

I checked my watch, impatient for evening to fall. Soon, very soon, Lily would see what I had created for her. And then, perhaps, she would call me "Dad" again with love instead of disappointment.

The weight of my failure as a father pressed down on me, but I squared my shoulders against it. I would make this right. I had to.

"She'll come," I said firmly. "Once she sees this, she'll come."

Maxwell's silence spoke volumes, but I chose to ignore it. I had to believe that it wasn't too late to be the father Lily needed me to be.

To ensure Lily would see my message, I had rented every digital billboard and advertising space in Shadow Creek. A video montage played continuously across the city-Lily's drawings animated to life, interspersed with images of me at the fair, waiting for her.

Lily too!" the message proclaimed in bold

Please give

massive screens in the city center, I

she'll see

has to," I replied, my voice tight with emotion. "I've made sure it's

and blocked all incoming calls

Lily calling

call," I said with forced confidence. "When she sees how much effort I've put into

want to see

waited at the fair, my phone clutched in my hand.

empty rides and game booths. Still,

silent.

Lily called? The message was everywhere-she must

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preventing her

jaw clenched. Of course. Olivia was keeping Lily from me, just as

months.

I'm willing to make

possible to demonstrate my commitment to being a better father. What more

Winters," I ordered Maxwell. "Tell her I demand

to make the

each

Maxwell returned, his expression was unreadable. "Ms. Winters didn't answer,

message requesting she

pocket and dialed Olivia's

on the

built an entire amusement

she replied, her voice

her from me!" I demanded.

pause, then Olivia's voice came again, still unnervingly

Fine. You