Chapter 85: A Day Together

When Freya arrived at Ethan’s villa, she was practically glowing with joy. The bond between a father and daughter is universally special. Most fathers would go to any length to fulfil their daughter’s wishes... even to the extent of plucking the stars from the sky. Ethan was exactly that kind of father. He didn’t just want to give Freya what she wanted; he needed to, as if making up for the lost time they had spent apart. The years he missed, not being by her side, drove him to go the extra mile.

On the way to the villa, Ethan had practically bought every snack Freya pointed at. From sweet popcorn to sour candies, spicy chips to chocolate-dipped marshmallows... he got it all. And true to her promise, Freya began munching on them the moment they entered the villa.

Sitting comfortably on a sofa, with a colourful fantasy animation playing on the big screen, Freya was completely in her zone. She leaned against a cushion, her tiny feet dangling off the edge, her hands busy popping snacks into her mouth.

Ethan sat beside her, quietly watching her with a soft smile. Every few bites, Freya would offer him something from her treasure trove of treats. "Try this one, Daddy. It’s my favorite!" she chirped.

So, there they sat... one big and one small, bonding over snacks and animated animals. Freya was so caught up in the happiness of being at her daddy’s house that she forgot all the snack restrictions her mommy usually imposed. By the end of the movie, her belly was full and her eyelids heavy. She dozed off on the couch, hugging a half-eaten cookie.

Ethan smiled fondly, then gently lifted her in his arms and carried her to his bedroom. He laid her down on the soft mattress and pulled the comforter... one he had bought especially for Freya... over her small frame. She curled up like a kitten and drifted into a peaceful sleep.

The next morning, Ethan dropped Freya off at school with a promise: "I’ll pick you up after school and take you somewhere special."

"Where?" she asked, eyes sparkling.

"You’ll see," he said with a wink.

And he kept his promise.

After school, Ethan took Freya to one of Manchester’s largest indoor amusement parks, Play Factore.

As they stepped inside, the scent of buttered popcorn, sweet bubblegum, and fried chips greeted them. Laughter echoed through the air, mingled with the cheerful chaos of music, buzzing games, and excited children. Freya immediately slipped her hand into her father’s, her eyes wide with wonder.

"Are we really going to play everything, Daddy?" she asked, practically bouncing in her sneakers.

Ethan smiled down at her. "You can try everything you want."

"Even the big slides? The vertical drop one?" she asked, pointing.

eyebrow. "If you’re

brave!" she declared

Freya raced through rope bridges, swirled through twisting tunnels, and zipped down spiral slides like a lightning bolt. Ethan tried his best to

too fast! Go slowly!"

you can!" she giggled in reply, her voice echoing through the

slide, they launched themselves down side-by-side tubes, spinning through rings of neon lights. Freya screamed in pure delight. Ethan laughed freely... something he hadn’t

at the bottom with a gentle

went again. And again.

ruthless CEO of Purplebricks Limited had temporarily turned into a carefree child, all because of the joy radiating from his daughter. The shadow guards, discreetly following from a distance,

most popular attraction. But

said kindly. "I think your daughter might be

requirement?" Ethan

pointed to a sign. "Over 55 inches tall. You can measure her over

this one today, sweetheart. But we’ll come back when you’re tall

but nodded

at the long cable stretching across the play zone, he hesitated. But

she said with

I’m terrified," Ethan

Dad. I’ll protect you," she

His heart melted.

a

in the café area. Freya chose the toppings... extra cheese, no mushrooms. She was surprisingly good

wiped sauce from her cheek and asked,

swung her legs under the table.

go to the climbing

"Of course," Ethan nodded.

Freya challenged Ethan to a race, and he played along, allowing her

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