Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 491

He even remembered something Briony had said to him before—

[Stewart, you can't even tell if your daughter is throwing a tantrum or just being playful with you.]

So, was his little girl being playful now?

Stewart honestly wasn't sure.

But he knew he had to try to understand her.

That was what being a father meant.

Looking at his porcelain-doll of a daughter, Stewart softened his voice.

"Sweetheart, can Daddy have a hug?"

Little Nina blinked at him, absolutely certain her dad had no clue how to coax a child.

But that was okay-if her dad didn't know, she'd just have to teach him!

"Daddy, if you want a hug, you're supposed to tell me I'm cute first."

Stewart took the lesson seriously. "You're the cutest girl in the world. Now, can Daddy have a hug?"

"Of course!" Little Nina spread her arms wide, generous as ever.

eyes. Was this really all it

and pulled his

Was

their patients— this

you taking

be so sharp. He kept his composure and made up a gentle lie. "Daddy's got a sore

Nina knew grown-ups took medicine when they were sick,

of it. Her eyes darted around before she asked, "Daddy,

surprised. "Why do you suddenly want

I told her my daddy is way more handsome

a moment. "But your godfather takes you most days, doesn't

but a godfather is a godfather, and a daddy is a daddy. Even the little kids at preschool know

Stewart: "..."

"Please, Daddy? Just once?"

all too well it wasn't a good idea to show up at such public places with his children. The

for weekends, I don't have much free time." Stewart looked into

ve

I'll take you to

but she didn't throw a fit. She understood grown-ups had their own

kid!" she comforted herself. "If Daddy's busy, I can wait. But don't forget, Daddy—I'II only be in preschool for three years. You can't make me wait longer

heart melted; his nose stung

deserve such

and kissed the top