Chapter 161

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That evening. Kris went to the Miller mansion to see his daughter. Though the mansion was the last place he wanted to be, he hadn't seen his little girl in almost a week He'd spoken to her every day over the phone, but it wasn't the same.

As soon as he stepped inside, an excited squeal filled the room. "Dackly!'

Tessa sprinted towards him, her small legs carrying her as fast as they could. Kris crouched down, extending his good arm to embrace her, but she crashed into him a little too hard, falling against his injured arm which was still in a sling. He winced. "Careful, sweetheart."

Tessa pulled back, a frown marring her face as her gaze landed on the sling "What happened to you, Daddy?"

Kris hesitated for a moment, realizing he hadn't thought of an excuse beforehand. Finally, he forced a smile." Daddy fell down and hurt himself."

A soft giggle escaped her lips. "Clam-thy."

Kris's brow furrowed in confusion. "What?"

"Clam-thy," she repeated, this time more seriously, as if speaking to a small child.

"Where did you hear that?"

"Boatemaa. She said I'm so clam-thy."

A smile crept onto Kris's face. "Ah, you mean *clumsy*?"

she exclaimed, clapping her

chuckled softly and pulled her close again, planting a tender kiss on her forehead. His heart

mocking voice sneered from across the room. Kris

call to check on us once in a while wouldn't kill you, you

you got shot," Tyler added with a smirk. "See where

forget you're my brother," Kris snapped, his voice dangerously

dramatically. "When have you ever remembered

what does 'bitch' mean?" Tessa asked innocently,

widened in bemusement. "It means nothing, sweetie. And you shouldn't say that word

nephew, finally home after so long," Aunt Cynthia's voice echoed from a

Karen who was also walking with them, and his jaw tightened. "Dear, your mother told us about you getting shot. How awful!" Aunt

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sharply, clearly cutting off her

Thalassa.

or then turned back to Kris. "But I'm glad

nephews, and realized you

in

have already discussed it, are apologized," Linda scolded

Karen took a step forward. "What about me, Kris? You also wrongly accused me. Remember how aggressive you were when you came to the house? Don't I deserve an apology (on?" Kris shot her a glare so cold that she immediately retreated behind Linda without

stepped forward, her smile softening as she looked at him. "So, tell me you brought good news, son.

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