Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 282 Warm Interactions

Sophie shot a warning, "Hey, what do you guys want? Try anything funny, and I'll scream for help."

The thug just grinned, totally unfazed. "Relax, we don't want anything. Just wanna buy you a coffee."

Two guys moved in to grab her, following his lead.

Sophie took a couple of steps back, her voice shaky. "I'm not alone. My husband will be here any second."

They clearly didn't buy it and kept closing in on her.

"Honey."

Just when Sophie was freaking out, a familiar voice came from behind.

She spun around, almost relieved, and saw Richard standing a few feet away, hands in his pockets, looking all chill.

His "Honey" was like a lifeline, and she dashed over to him, grabbing his arm.

"Honey, what's going on? These your friends?" Richard asked, his eyes sweeping over the group, sounding totally indifferent.

Sophie shook her head.

The guys hadn't expected anyone to show up, especially not a man. It was broad daylight, and they weren't dumb enough to cause a scene. With her "husband" there, the thug waved them off.

As they walked away, Sophie let out a sigh of relief.

Richard's teasing voice snapped her back to reality. "I'm curious, if I hadn't shown up, who were you planning to have pretend to be your husband?"

The word "pretend" made Sophie reluctantly let go of his arm.

She'd almost gotten swept up in his earlier "Honey."

How could she forget Richard had nothing to do with her? He only played along to help her out.

"I need to pick up the kids," Sophie mumbled, heading quickly towards the kindergarten just ahead.

After a bit, Richard caught up with her.

Sophie looked at him, surprised.

Wasn't he just passing by?

Richard glanced at her. "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm the kid's dad. Can't I pick up my daughter?"

Of course, he could! Sophie was surprised but also pleased.

She remembered when he first got out, he wouldn't go near Abby, refusing to admit she was his daughter.

He used to be so harsh whenever he saw Sophie and Abby, and Abby was terrified of him.

But in the past six months, Richard had changed a bit.

tough, but he seemed to have

delay, school was already out, and most

window, Sophie saw Abby sitting alone, watching the door eagerly,

a pang in her heart and quickly walked to the classroom

lit up.

stopped halfway

and clear, but now her "Daddy"

teacher, tidying up toys, heard Abby and came over with a smile. "First time I've seen

felt a bit

Abby and gently said, "Abby, why don't you go play on

led

two chairs for Sophie and Richard. "Have a seat. I want to discuss Abby's situation with you. I'm

teacher's sudden request made Sophie uneasy, wondering if Abby had done something

too quiet. At her age, she shouldn't have any worries. They should play, cry, make mistakes, and

teacher pulled out two drawings from a stack and handed them over.

couldn't help but look

simple, but

a bridge, with a small figure

reaching out to catch

teacher smiled. "Abby titled this drawing 'Daddy

recalling the scene when it

was under the bridge and saw Abby being thrown down. He didn't have time to think; catching

the drawing, smiling. "Abby told me this is her, and this is her dad. She said her Mommy

stared blankly at

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hadn't expected Abby

that Richard loved her, hoping it

depicted Daddy,

were holding her hands, playing on a green lawn. Everything was colored except

Daddy. She said because Daddy never played with her

is actually blank!" This

actually blank to her,

kept all this inside.

looked outside. Abby was

smiling, but her smile lacks the vitality that children her age should have.

Abby, tears welling up in

a mother, she hadn't realized

For children, no toy is more important than the company of their parents. I hope you can spend more time with her,

she saw Sophie and Richard standing by the slide. She ran to Sophie, holding her hand. "Mommy, I don't want to play anymore. Let's

tried a few times to hold Abby's hand but

Richard suddenly said, "Let's not go

said to Abby, "Abby, how about Daddy takes

burger?"

answer immediately;

made Sophie feel heartbroken. She gently

talking to you,