Chapter 259 Plotting to Kill Fannie
Although they were separated by aAfter the phone call, Patricia could still clearly feel Hunter's displeasure and quickly tried to reassure him:. "Don't worry,. I will calm her down as soon as possible. She's still young, and she's just recognized Martin,. iIt's normal for her not to accept you right away. After this period, it should get better."
With the conversation at this point, what more could Hunter say?
Anger swelled up in his chest, yet his words came outwere incredibly gentle.
"It's okay, I can wait!. She's young,; a little coaxing should do it!. Persistent kindness can soften the hardest hearts.,. I have the confidence that one day she will accept me."
Seeing his tone was normal, Patricia breathed a sigh of relief and felt even more grateful to him. "Hunter, thank you for understanding me."
"Hunter, thank you for understanding me!"
Hunter laughed:. "Silly girl, there's no need for thanks between us."
Despite saying this, Patricia still felt full of gratitude:. "Thank you for tolerating Fannie, for not taking to heart the way she treated you just now."
Hunter pretended to be serious:. "If you keep talking like that, I really will get angry."
Patricia hurriedly said:, "Okay, okay,. I won't say it anymore,. dDon't be angry!" ."
"That's more like it!"." Hunter nodded in satisfaction and asked:, "Did you eat today?
You're pregnant, and it's the time you need nutrition the most. Even if you don't feel like eating, you have tomust eat a little."
"I know!. I had some dinner Jade made tonight."
His care made Patricia feel warm inside.
The two chatted through the night until Patricia fell asleep, her even breathing coming through the phone. Hunter couldn't bear to hang up,. eEven just listening to her breathing made him feel at ease.
Before long, he fell asleep, too, listening to Patricia's breathing.
For the first time in years, he
He slept particularly soundly, for the first time in years not waking from a nightmare.
In the dream, the dark clouds that had tormented him seemed to disappear,. hHis mother was still there.
He and his brother hadn't been taken back to the Miller family by their father.
He hadn't been abused by Sadie Davis Sadie again, and it seemed like he was back in the happiest time of his life.
Carefree, happy.
...
Suddenly, Christmas has arrived, and every home is was immersed in the Christmas spirit.
Except for Fannie.
She had been pouting since morning,.
eEspecially after seeing Hunter., Hher face puffed up even more, showing giving him a cold shoulder to Hunter.
Although she didn't chase or scold him like the last time, her attitude was still resistant, and she didn't interact with him.
Jade was from out of town and had driven home early on the 29th.
So, it was just Patricia and the two children left in the house.
Because she had almost experienced a miscarriage with her pregnancy recently, she didn't dare spend a long time in the kitchen cooking New Year's Eve dinner, so she ordered a New Year's Eve dinner set from a hotel, delivered to her door.
Patricia, Charles, Fannie, and Hunter, sat around the dining table.
, Patricia and Hunter on one side, Charles and Fannie on the other.
Hunter amiably put a meatball in Fannie's bowl:, saying, "I heard from your mommy that this restaurant's meatballs are very delicious,. tTry one."
Without a second thought, Fannie gavehanded the meatball to Charles.
"I have hands,. I can pick it up myself."
Hunter's face stiffened for a moment, a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.
Patricia shot Fannie a warning glance.
Charles, afraid Patricia would get angry and they two would start arguing with Fannie again, quickly stuffed the meatball into his mouth, smiling:. "Thank you, Hunter., Tthe meatball is delicious."
The embarrassment on Hunter's face faded a lot.
Fannie seemed determined to make Hunter uncomfortable. , and Wwhile eating, she proudly said:, "I know you had a very unfortunate childhood, and I sympathize feel with for you. But, sympathy is just that, I can't accept you as my daddy. My mommy promised me, she won't marry you. So, I kindly advise youpretty please, don't waste your time on my mommy. You two will never work out."
She reasoned with him, appealed to his emotions, hoping to make Hunter give up and leave voluntarily.
Hunter's face, which had just eased up, froze again at her words.
A deep, hidden killing intent flashed through his eyes.
Charles couldn't stand it anymore and stuffed a meatball into her mouth:. "Eat your food!. Silence is golden,; why do you talk so much,? aAren't you afraid of choking?"
The meatball was stuffed deep, sliding down her throat, almost choking her.
Hunter's hand holding the fork unconsciously tightened, hiding the murderous intent in his eyes, and he pretended to be unconcerned, laughing:. "Fannie, it's the holiday,. wWhy don't your mommy and I take you on vacation? How about that?"
Takeing her out for a change of scenery would make the plan . eEasier to handle, especially someplace. aAway from Martin's sphere of influence, even easier to handle.
Take her out for a change of scenery.
Easier to handle.
Away from Martin's sphere of influence, even easier to handle.
Hearing about a vacation, Fannie's eyes instantly lit up .
Then theny dimmed again, and she shook her head in refusal: . "No, if I go on vacation, it will be with mommy Mommy and daddyDaddy,. I don't want to go with you."
"Let's go to Phuket Island,," Hunter said, trying to tempt her. "I heard many people go there for winter vacations,. iIt's so much fun!. The water is clear, you can see jellyfish swimming by your feet, and you can go out to sea to watch the sunrise, and fish,. it's really fun..." "
Hunter tried to tempt her as much as possible.
Fannie was only just fivea kid after all,. N no matter how much she resisted disliked someonehim, it was hard to resist the temptation of fun.
Seeing her attitude wasn't as strongfirm, Hunter seized the opportunity to continue: .
"If you agree, I'll have the pilot bring my private plane tomorrow,. wWe'll leave on the third day of the New Year, and we can arrive at Phuket Island by evening. I'll plan everything in advance,. iIt will definitely be an unforgettable memory for you."
"No!" Fannie lowered her head, poking at the rice in her bowl with a fork. "No."
Although still refusing, ither tone was clearly not as firm as before.
Having spent some time with her, Hunter had almost figured out her character. K; knowing she was proud and cared about appearances, he didn't force her to agree, but made a show of calling his assistant on the phone to arrange the pilot to bring his plane.
"Arrange for the pilot to bring my private plane over, I'm going to Phuket Island on the third day of the New Year, pPlan the route, and have someone plan the itinerary for me,." h
He spoke said loudly.
Obviously, it was meant for Fannie to hear.
Seeing Fannie didn't object, he guessed her answer.
He gave Patricia a helpless look.
Fannie felt embarrassed, and a bit unable to pull herself together...
.
Hunter followed her lead, giving her a way out: . "What if I ask you? Without you, the three of us going out to play would be a lot less fun,. yYou're our joy bringer."
Fannie's vanity was greatly satisfied, she looked up. She pouted at him, pouted, and said:, "Even if I go, it doesn't mean I accept you. No matter how you try to please me,or bribe me, I won't agree towith my mommy marrying you. I Daddy is only have onemy only daddy, and that's Martin."
Hunter barely kept his temper in check.
"I just want to take you all out for some fun,," Hunter said, barely keeping his temper in check. "I have no intention of buying you off."
In his mind, he added.
It was 'Because just to completely remove you as won't be an obstacle for long.'
"Better not!"," Fannie said, poutedpouting.
She was, still resistant to Hunter, but she didn't keep continue picking on him. , and Tthe meal went was relatively harmoniouslypeaceful.
Hunter smiled,.
All his cunning and ruthlessness were hidden beneath a gentle facade.
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