He even remembered something Briony had said to him before—

[Stewart, you can't even tell if your daughter is throwing a tantrum or just being playful with you.]

So, was his little girl being playful now?

Stewart honestly wasn't sure.

But he knew he had to try to understand her.

That was what being a father meant.

Looking at his porcelain-doll of a daughter, Stewart softened his voice.

"Sweetheart, can Daddy have a hug?"

Little Nina blinked at him, absolutely certain her dad had no clue how to coax a child.

But that was okay-if her dad didn't know, she'd just have to teach him!

"Daddy, if you want a hug, you're supposed to tell me I'm cute first."

Stewart took the lesson seriously. "You're the cutest girl in the world. Now, can Daddy have a hug?"

"Of course!" Little Nina spread her arms wide, generous as ever.

A flicker of surprise lit up Stewart's dark eyes. Was this really all it took to make her happy?

out and pulled his

nose twitching. Was that a faint smell of

Ellsworth family's clinic always brewed herbal remedies for their patients—

taking

her nose to be so sharp. He kept his composure and made up a gentle lie. "Daddy's got a sore

Little Nina knew grown-ups took medicine when they

much of it. Her eyes darted around before she asked, "Daddy, can you take me

surprised. "Why do you suddenly want me

her to preschool every day. I'm not jealous, but I told her my daddy is way more handsome than hers.

moment. "But your godfather takes you

godfather is a godfather, and a daddy is a daddy. Even the little kids at preschool know the

Stewart: "..."

"Please, Daddy? Just once?"

knew all too well it wasn't a good idea to show up at such public places with his children. The weekend was already a rare treat for them to spend

sweetheart Except for weekends, I don't have much free time."

ve

his work, I'll take you to preschool

throw a fit.

don't forget, Daddy—I'II only be in preschool for three years. You can't make me wait longer

melted; his nose stung with

did he deserve such a thoughtful

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