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

pulled his

in, her tiny nose twitching. Was that a faint smell

remedies for their patients—

are you taking medicine?" she

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

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

of it. Her eyes darted around before she asked, "Daddy, can you take me

"Why do you suddenly want me to take you to

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

his lips together, thinking for a moment. "But your godfather takes you most

godfather, and a daddy is

Stewart: "..."

"Please, Daddy? Just once?"

places with his children. The weekend was already a

much free time." Stewart looked into Little Nina's eyes.

ve

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

little disappointed, but she didn't throw a fit. She understood grown-ups

a very reasonable kid!" she comforted herself. "If Daddy's busy, I can wait. But don't forget, Daddy—I'II

melted; his

deserve such a thoughtful

head and kissed the top of