Man, this was freaking awesome. After playing second fiddle to Damon for more than two decades, it felt like

Nathan had finally got his moment in the sun, thanks to his little girl.

Yulia never expected him to be so over the moon about this of all things. She wasn’t sure how to feel about this.

Shouldn’t he be more thrilled about suddenly having a daughter? Well, he was just a big goofball for being so

chuffed about edging out his big brother.

Damon’s brow furrowed slightly, his expression cooling off.

Chloe paused for a moment, then, realizing what was going on, pressed a finger to her lips to hide her smile.b2

That Nathan, what a character. Life with him must be full of laughter. He was like a big kid, really. His way of

thinking was totally off the beaten track.

Nathan was still basking in his own glory, looking all smug. Even Yulia, standing beside him, felt the urge to throttle

him. Some people just didn’t get slapped enough growing up.

Little Anya could sense Damon’s mood was off and carefully slid off his lap. She was smart as a whip. She had got

her dad’s knack for reading a room, except she was a thousand times better at it.

Damon glanced at her briefly, then subtly looked away.

Anya ran to the foot of the stairs, craning her neck to look up at Yulia and Nathan. “Nathan, Nathan, do you have a

daughter?”

Watching Anya’s innocent face, Nathan felt his heart swell with affection. “Yep!”

Anya’s little mouth puckered, and her brows furrowed slightly, her big eyes filled with sadness. “Where is she

then…”

Nathan walked down the stairs and scooped Anya up in his arms. “Come here, sweetheart, say ‘Papa.'”

Yulia immediately covered her face with her hand. Who was going to deal with this troublemaker?

Anya was totally confused by Nathan. “What’s a Papa?”

Nathan laughed, “Papa is another word for ‘Dad.’ Now, say ‘Dad.'”

flickered nervously, unsure of what to do, and she looked to Yulia for guidance. Those eyes were

questioning, and

heart was a mix of tenderness and guilt. She knew that from the very

felt an inexplicable

Anya called Nathan ‘Dad’ at first sight nearly scared Yulia to

both Nathan and

had long been her

she considered her closest person, in her understanding, was

Nathan

daughter. Still, Yulia kept it a secret. Indeed, no woman could be

than her.

smile and nodded gently, “Go

her gaze back to Nathan. After staring at

a cry trembled in her

was taken aback by Anya’s sudden tearful look and felt a twinge of unease. “Don’t you like

Dad?”

Nathan’s face, tears brimming in her

question made everyone realize what she was asking. She wanted Nathan

she had to call ‘Dad’ halfway through her

as Anya looked at him with those big, tear-filled eyes.

her cheek. “Yeah, I am your

still cupping his

“Really?”

precious daughter. Yulipop is Mommy, I am Daddy, and Anya

forehead against Nathan’s, “So Nathan is really my

right!” Nathan gently rubbed

again, wrapping her arms tightly around Nathan’s neck, burying her head in his

“Daddy.”

“Whoa, damn.”

all! It was all Yulia’s fault

suddenly snapped back to reality

say?”

help but punch him lightly on the

She was completely lost in the happiness of having just found her

“Daddy.”

my good girl.” Nathan responded

straightening up and looking

you say?!” Nathan replied reflexively, then frowned

“I think ‘Nathan’ sounds better. Can

have to call me

pouted, “But ‘Nathan’ sounds nicer than

no way. It’s

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