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*?"

clapping her hands together with

on her forehead. His heart warmed in a way

his presence," a mocking voice sneered from across the room. Kris didn't even

call to check on us once in a while wouldn't kill you, you know," Susan's voice

got shot," Tyler added with a smirk. "See where following that bitch gets

word about Thalassa and I'll forget you're my

"When have you ever remembered that?" he muttered

Tessa asked innocently, her wide eyes peering up

snickered, clearly enjoying the awkward moment. Kris's eyes widened in bemusement. "It means nothing, sweetie. And you shouldn't

my dear nephew, finally home after so

smile on her face. It took him moment to notice Karen who was also walking with them, and his jaw tightened. "Dear, your mother told

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cutting off her sister before the could say

Thalassa.

going to call that woman tank or then turned back to Kris. "But I'm glad you've come to you your mother of destroying that

replied with an exaggerated shrug. senex, nephews, and realized

in

and I have already discussed it, are apologized," Linda scolded her

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

softening as she looked at him. "So, tell me you brought good news, son. You convinced her

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