The Unknown God of War

"Thank you, Daddy. I love these presents," Duo Duo said while kissing Chu Feng's cheek happily.

Yun Muqing discreetly wiped away the tears from her eyes and said gently to Duo Duo, "Why don't you make a wish? The entire city is celebrating your birthday with you. Your wish will definitely come true."

"I need to take this more seriously then. I'll change into my princess dress." The little girl ran into the castle and picked a white princess dress.

Yun Muqing smiled when she saw her daughter put her hands together and close her eyes. "She looks so sincere."

Chu Feng smiled. "What do you think she'd wish for?"

Yun Muqing shook her head and smiled. "Nothing too sophisticated, I guess. She's only a child after all. More new clothes and toys, I guess?"

She thought that a child would not have much to worry about.

"I wish…" Duo Duo said seriously, "I wish Daddy Chu Feng will become my real daddy."

Yun Muqing trembled as though she had been struck by lightning. Her face turned pale, and her breathing quickened.

Chu Feng was also shocked. He took a deep breath, crouched in front of Duo Duo, and smiled. "What are you saying, silly little girl? Did your friends at the kindergarten tease you again? I'll have a word with your teacher tomorrow…"

"You're imagining things, Duo Duo. Daddy and Mommy will always love you…" Yun Muqing spoke nervously.

"You don't have to lie to me anymore. I already know that you're not my real Daddy," Duo Duo said while staring at Chu Feng with her clear, innocent eyes. "I overheard your conversation when you were downstairs. Mommy, you hired Daddy Chu Feng to be my Daddy because you know I always wanted one. You've been lying to me…"

Chu Feng felt a lump in his throat. He struggled to breathe.

Meanwhile, tears fell from Yun Muqing's eyes. She could not control her emotions.

She knows everything.

"But I don't blame you. I know you lied to me because you didn't want me to be sad or bullied…."

Duo Duo reached out and wiped away Yun Muqing's tears with her meaty hands. She smiled happily, "The past few months have been the happiest days of my life. I know that Daddy really loves me and you… All I hope is that you two will stay together so that I really can have a family."

Yun Muqing hugged her daughter tightly. Her emotions were laid bare. "I'm so sorry, Duo Duo. I'm so sorry."