Chapter 46: She is My Daughter

Ethan was surprised by the sharp tone in Eleanor’s voice. Until now, he had never heard her speak so seriously. Instantly sensing the weight of the situation, he straightened up, set down the teacup he had been sipping from, and looked her in the eye.

"Okay. I’m listening," he said calmly.

"What exactly have you been doing with Freya these past few days? I’ve noticed you’ve been spending a lot of time with her. Don’t you have a business to run?" she asked, her eyes narrowing.

"Yes, I do. But I can operate my business from anywhere. Over the past few years, I’ve appointed capable people to the key positions. Even if I don’t show up for a month, everything still runs smoothly," he replied confidently.

"You’re avoiding the question. Don’t think I didn’t notice. What have you been teaching Freya lately?" she asked, her voice rising slightly.

"Nothing serious. We just play together. She enjoys it. That’s all," he said with a shrug.

"Then what’s with the sudden restrictions on kisses and hugs from me? Do you think I’d bring home germs and harm my own daughter?" she snapped.

"That’s... not exactly what I told her," he admitted, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.

"Then what did you tell her?" she demanded.

Ethan sighed, clearly uncomfortable. "I don’t understand why you’re acting like this. If you have a problem with how I’m interacting with her, just say it. I’ll adjust."

"Who gave you permission to take Freya out of the house without informing me?" she finally asked, revealing the real source of her frustration. Earlier that day, when she returned home and didn’t see her daughter, she had panicked. Although Freya seemed happy and safe, the fact that Ethan had taken her outside without so much as a message deeply bothered her... especially seeing how close they were becoming. It made Eleanor feel threatened, like her place in Freya’s heart was at risk.

"Can’t I take my daughter out to play?" he asked, trying to keep his voice even. "I made sure everything was secure. There was no danger."

"She is my daughter. She doesn’t leave the house without my permission," Eleanor said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"She’s my daughter too," he said, though his voice lacked strength, sounded like a mosquito.

enough to play every day... then you can take on some of my workload. I recently acquired eleven companies, and they require a lot of attention. I’m calling Teresa and having her assign some to you. With your experience, I’m sure these

was losing this conversation. His every sense informed him of imminent danger! He stood up

door like a man escaping a burning

you running away? Don’t you want to

about IT. If you

he disappeared, speeding away in his car like the house was

chuckled to herself. "This man! Always runs when I

head, she walked upstairs toward her study to review some documents. As she was settling in, her

Grandma," Eleanor greeted

p.m. I’ll be at

I’ll

Eleanor frowned thoughtfully. "An emergency clan meeting?

***

Eleanor arrived at the Raynor Estate, now Professor Adrian Raynor’s house, it was already nearly evening. The residence was nestled deep

come along, was practically bouncing in her seat. When

this where

"Yes," Eleanor replied.

he always live here, or

don’t you go call

to the front door. "Grandpa! Grandma! I’m here!" she shouted,

She scooped Freya up into

every day!

in the kitchen. He’s

snacks when I visit! Where

that moment, Eleanor stepped inside and said, "Freya, how many times have I told you? Too

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