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.

dark eyes. Was this really

out and pulled

her tiny nose twitching. Was that a faint smell

remedies for their patients— this scent

you taking

expected her nose to be so sharp. He kept his composure and made up a gentle lie. "Daddy's got a sore throat, so I'm taking some medicine

knew grown-ups took medicine

it. Her eyes darted around before she

do you suddenly want me to take you

preschool every day. I'm not jealous, but I told her my daddy is way more handsome than hers. She didn't believe me—she even

moment. "But your godfather takes you most

and a daddy is a daddy. Even

Stewart: "..."

"Please, Daddy? Just once?"

up at such public places with his children. The weekend was already a rare treat for them to spend time together

now, sweetheart Except for weekends, I don't have much free time." Stewart looked into Little Nina's eyes. "But if you wait

ve

his work, I'll take you to preschool myself. How does

but she didn't throw a fit. She

a very reasonable 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

heart melted; his nose stung

did he deserve such

his head and kissed the top of