Chapter223 Daddy, I'm Your Daughter
Patricia's life had once again settled into a quiet routine. She didn't see
For two weeks, Patricia hadn't seen Martin for two weeks, nor had did she tried try to disturb him.
The three little ones had all sensed something was amiss between them.
Since Charles had recognized Martin as his father, they'd occasionally have private phone calls., and Martin would have someone take Charles to stay at Ellenstein Villa District for short visits.
JustFannie, just like Patricia, Fannie hadn't seen Martin for a full two weeks.
Every time she saw Charles head to Ellenstein Villa District, envy painted her face.
This That weekend, Martin once again Charles was once again picked up by MartinCharles to stay bring him to at Ellenstein Villa District.
Randy was also brought home for a short visit.
The father and his two sons sat around the table, silently eating their Chinese meal in a suffocating atmosphere.
Randy and Charles exchanged a glance.
Charles nodded slightly, set down his chopsticks, folded his hands on the table, and said seriously, "Daddy, we need to talk."
Martin, focusing on the dishes, asked casually, "Talk aAbout what?"
Charles asked directly, "What's going on with you and Mmommy? Is there a problem?"
From the first timeEver since Daddy returned from the Country M country, he'd sensed something was
off.
He thought it was just a little tiff between them, and they would reconcile soon, the kind where you fight at the head of the bed but make up at the foot. He never expected things to escalate this seriously.
Martin dismissed it, "What problem could there be?" Martin said. "Hasn't it always been like this?"
Charles's expression grew more solemn., "Daddy,, I may only be four years old, but I'm not so easily fooleddumb. I noticed something was wrong the first time you came back from the M countrysince your return. Remember what I told you when you went to find Mmommy in Country M? If you like her, you should win her back."
country? If you like her, you should win her back."
Martin paused, slowly putting down his utensils, and looked at Charles calmly., "Your mommy has the right to pursue happiness, a. And so do I."
"So?" A sense of foreboding rose in Charles's heart. "And?"
Martin's lips parted slightly, his response slow but firm, "So, I've given up."
Charles exclaimed in disbelief, "You've given up on Mmommy?!"
Martin nodded., "Yes. Life is such that we can't always get what we wish for. Maybe she and I are not meant to be. Things are fine as they are now., Wwe don't interfere with each other."
Charles stared at Martin with piercing eyes, searching his face for any sign of falsehood.
Unfortunately, Martin's expression was resolute and calm, revealing nothing unusual.out of the ordinary.
Because of this conversation, both Charles and Randy lost their appetite; they, silently put down their chopsticks, and left the dining room.
Martin showed no emotional change, continuinged his meal with the same composure.
While Charles and Randy were upset on one side,Meanwhile, Fannie wasn't faring any better on the otherthan her brothers.
Seeing Charles being picked up by Alan, she became sullen, sitting on the couch with a pout.
Seeing her like this, Patricia couldn't bear it seeing her like this. and said, "Martin Daddy doesn't know you're his
daughter. As a normal man, dDo you think he any normal man would be kind to a child his ex-wife had with another man? If you really like Ddaddy, I won't stop you from recognizing each otherseeing him. You have the right to be treated likethe same as Charles and Randy."
Fannie's little fingers nervously picked at the couch fabric; she , her teeth bit ing her lower lip.
How could she go to her jerk of a father and lose facelower her pride and go to her jerk of a dad?
Yet every time she saw her jerk of a father getting along with her brothers, she was so envious.
Patricia sighed helplessly., "If you're worried aboutembarrassed losing face, I'll call your daddy." for you."
Saying this, sShe reached for her phone to dial, b.
But Fannie stopped her with a firm press of her hand.
"Don't., I want to tell Ddaddy myself."
Patricia looked at her, amused., "Really ready to speak up? You're not mad at him anymore?"
Fannie's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she pouted., "Mad? Of course, I'm mad! But I'vem decided to be being magnanimous kind and decided to forgive him. However, forgiving doesn't mean I'm not mad.…" "
Fannie continued to mutterThen, she muttered under her breath, "How was I supposed to know he'd be so dense?
Everyone knows Charles and I are twins, everyone but him. IfI think if I don't tell him myself, he'll never figure out the truth."
Patricia playfully flicked her on the forehead.
"You know, and that's enough! It'sIn two days, it's your fifth birthday in two days, and he's supposed to pick up Charles from kindergarten. You can tell him then, giving him a big choose surpriseto tell him the truth then, give him a surprise."
Fannie nodded, seriously considering her plan.
Once she recognized her Ddaddy accepted her, she could help her mMommy and daddy Daddy get back together. Then,, and then their family of five could live happily ever after.
With her mind made up, Fannie eagerly awaited the day, and soon.
Finally, the long-awaited birthday arrived.
After school, Fannie tidiedeven made sure to tidy up in front of the bathroom mirror, ensuring she looked her best before taking Charles's hand and walking out of kindergartenschool.
Charles asked uncertainly asked, "Are you really ready to come clean to Ddaddy?"
Fannie was excited thinkingThinking about the impending recognition reveal towith her jerk of a dad., Fannie was filled with excitement and anticipation.
"He's too clueless. If I don't tell him, he'll never guess I'm his daughterknow in this lifetime.
Since he's that clueless, I'll be the one to speak up!"
Charles rolled his eyes at her.
"You should've realized this sooner, but you're! sStubborn and , always so single-minded."
Fannie retorted defensively, "How was I supposed to know he'd be that dense?"
Charles said, "If Ddaddy hadn't planned to take us away from Mmommy, recognizing him wouldn't matter. From ourthe time we've spent together, I can tell he's a qualified good dadddy.
No other dad would leave his company's business to stay by his son's side in the hospital all day by his son's side.. Only he could do that."
ThisIt was this realization that had begun to change his view of their father.
Fannie mumbled, head down, "I know that. Even though he's not a qualified good husband, he's definitely a qualified good fatherdad."
Charles glared at her, "Good that you know! If you'd realized this sooner, we wouldn't have had all these issues!"
Fannie glared back, "I'm warning you, don't you dare interrupt me later. I want to tell Ddaddy myself and , to give him a surprise him."
Charles was beyond words, too exasperated to bother with her.
The siblings, stood on the playground, and spotted Martin in the crowd, standing out like a crane among chickens.
While Charles, with his backpack, sauntered towards Martin, .
But Fannie, unable to contain her excitement, ran, unable to contain her excitement.
She up to Martin, took his Martin's hand., and sweetly called out, "Daddy!..."
She thought that upon hearing this title, Ddaddy would be overjoyed and , then lift her up, and twirling her around.
However, Martin not only didn't show a hint trace of happiness, , but he also coldly pullinged his hand away., "You've got the wrong person."
Fannie , undeterred, smiled., "No, I haven't gotten the wrong person. You're...", you are..."
Before she could finish, Martin brushed her aside with a smile, headeding towards Charles, and considerately took his backpack off.
"I've already spoken to your mommy. Today, I'm taking you to the Langley family to celebrate your birthday. I'll pick you up first, then wOn the way, we'll go to the hospital to get pick up Randy."
Charles nodded, then saidreminding him, "Daddy, Fannie has something to tell you."
Fannie nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with anticipation, eager to reveal the truth to Martin.
Unfortunately, Martin didn't even glance her way, his face expressionless., "I don't know her well., Tthere's nothing to discuss. Her mommy will come for her later., Llet's go."
In the past, Before, hhe'd forced himself to be kinder to Fannie out of love for Patricia.
But now, the more he saw Fannie, the more he disliked her.
She was like a thorn in his heart that he could never remove.
Fannie's young heart was deeply wounded;, tears swirling swirled in her eyes., "Daddy, I'm Fannie, I'm your daughter..."
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