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.

but he seemed to have gotten used to calling

delay, school was already out, and most of the kids had been

alone, watching

in her heart

eyes lit

but stopped halfway

earlier "Mommy" was joyful and clear, but now her "Daddy" was

heard Abby and came over with a smile. "First

a bit

on

and was led

Sophie and Richard. "Have a seat. I want to discuss Abby's situation

sudden request made Sophie uneasy, wondering if Abby had

well-behaved and sensible, but she's too quiet. At her age, she shouldn't have any worries. They should play, cry, make mistakes, and fight over toys, but she doesn't. She's so mature for her age that

pulled out two drawings from a stack and handed them over. "Look,

but

was simple, but

background was a bridge, with a

reaching out to

"Abby titled this drawing

recalling the scene

under the bridge and saw Abby being thrown

told me this is her, and this is her dad. She said her Mommy told her that her Daddy got hurt saving her, so she thinks Daddy is

blankly at the

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hadn't expected Abby to draw

her, hoping it would make her feel less

depicted Daddy,

were holding her hands, playing

why she didn't color Daddy. She said because Daddy never played with her and Mommy. This

is actually blank!" This

Abby called him Daddy, he was actually blank to her, without warmth. Sophie

turned out she had kept

Richard stood up and looked outside. Abby was playing on the

the vitality that children her age should have. This isn't the state she should be in," the

tears

heartbroken and guilty. As a mother, she hadn't realized Abby

toy is more important than the company of their parents. I hope you can spend more time with her, giving her a healthy and happy

slid down again, she saw Sophie and Richard standing by the slide. She ran to Sophie, holding her hand.

tried a few times

bit, Richard suddenly said, "Let's not go

said to Abby, "Abby, how about Daddy

burger?"

immediately; she looked at

overly sensible reaction made Sophie feel heartbroken. She gently

talking to you, why don't