When Alpha Kilian entered the living room, Nelly was having fun with the three children.
The scene was so heartwarming that it would give any wandering man the desire to settle down. Had any sailor stepped into the house then, they would probably be convinced to stay on land for good.
Alpha Kilian would give anything to build a happy life with Nelly and the kids, but he knew there was something he must do first.
If I don't deal with the matter, Nelly will have to. But how can I let her do such a thing? It must be me. With that thought in mind, Alpha Kilian was instantly filled with mixed emotions while his eyes turned dull.
The moment Donna saw Alpha Kilian standing at the door, she threw herself at the man before lifting her head to look at him. “Daddy, are you hurt?”
Alpha Kilian then suppressed his emotions and smiled at Donna . “It's nothing serious!” “Let me see!” requested Donna with concern in her eyes.
Alpha Kilian thought for a moment but eventually lowered himself. “Is it here?” inquired Donna , curious to see the wound.
However, as soon as her hand touched Alpha Kilian 's shirt, the man picked her up. “Ah!” Donna cried out in surprise and giggled because of the sudden action. “Put me down, Daddy!” demanded the girl.
Still, Alpha Kilian continued lifting his daughter high in the air as he inquired, “So do you still think I'm unwell?”
In response, Donna quickly shook her head smiling.
Only then did Alpha Kilian embrace his daughter. Looking at Donna , he could not help but be reminded how much he missed her.
“Did you miss me?” asked Alpha Kilian .
“Of course! I've said that many times already!” replied Donna , pretending to sound impatient.
“How much do you miss me?” Alpha Kilian continued with his questions.
After thinking seriously, Donna answered, “As much as I'd miss cake if I hadn't had any for days.”
Alpha Kilian chuckled when he heard the reply. “You don't miss me. You just want me to take you out for a good meal, don't you?”
“No,” denied Donna , still smiling.
“So, you don't want to have something delicious?” Alpha Kilian raised an eyebrow playfully at his daughter, who shook her head in response.
Then, the man nodded in all seriousness. “Okay. I was planning to take you somewhere awesome, but I guess we'll just settle with whatever.”
Donna 's eyes instantly lit up when she heard that. “Where were you planning to take me, Daddy?” “Oh, we're not going there anymore.”
“You're the best, Daddy! You're my favorite person in the world!” Donna immediately began buttering her father up.
Alpha Kilian utterly succumbed to his daughter's pleas.
“Fine. I'll take you somewhere with awesome food,” promised Alpha Kilian .
“I knew you were the best, Daddy!” With her petite arms around Alpha Kilian , Donna happily buried her head in her father's chest.
Looking at the precious father-and-daughter moment, Nelly inquired, “What about me?” Donna then turned around to face Nelly and replied, “Nelly is the best too!”
With her arms spread open and a big smile on her face, Nelly gestured for the girl to come to her.
Even though Donna enjoyed the affection provided by the two adults, as a thoughtful girl, she understood that one was unwell and the other injured.
“Put me down, Daddy. Otherwise, Nelly is going to start worrying about your injury,” urged Donna after shifting her attention back to her father.
The little girl's words were enough to amuse the adults, so Alpha Kilian put her down as requested and patted her on the head. “Nothing escapes you, huh?”
“Of course. My eyes are as sharp as an eagle's,” joked Donna .
However, Nelly denied what the girl said when Alpha Kilian looked at her. “That's not it. I just want to hold you.”
“But it breaks Daddy's heart that you're unwell,” stated Donna , rendering Nelly speechless.
Alpha Kilian immediately nodded in agreement when he heard his daughter. Donna is getting more and more understanding.
With that, Donna turned to her father. “I'm right, aren't I, Daddy?”
“You are. In fact, you took the words right out of my mouth,” answered Alpha Kilian , making his daughter smile like a blooming flower.
Nelly simply smiled as well while gazing at the father and daughter.
“Nelly , if you're up for it, why don't we go out for dinner tonight?” asked Alpha Kilian as he approached Nelly .
Meeting the children's hopeful gaze, Nelly thought for a brief while before nodding in response. “Sure.”
The second she agreed to go out, the kids were over the moon.
“Then you should get ready. I'll let you know when it's time to go,” informed Alpha Kilian .
At that moment, Tony declared, “You have a keen eye. Things are indeed different now.” “What happened?” Donna asked.
Ben spoke then. “You don't know yet, right? Daddy's memories returned to him.”
Donna was stunned when she heard Ben 's words. “You mean Daddy remembered the things from his childhood?”
Ben and Tony nodded at the same time.
Donna peered at her brothers, who were looking at each other, before asking while motioning for both thumbs to entangle together, “Does that mean Daddy and Nelly have...”
Her brothers shrugged in the unison. They, too, didn't ask what was going on. So, what they saw now was the situation that they knew.
Donna shifted her gaze from Tony and Ben to Alpha Kilian and Nelly .
At the moment, Alpha Kilian was walking toward Nelly . When he arrived before her, he looked at the latter with loving eyes. He noticed the strands of hair by her ear before gently helping her to brush it away.
Nelly blushed as a result of his action.
Alpha Kilian complimented, “Nelly , you are so pretty.”
Nelly gazed at him. “You're handsome too.”
Alpha Kilian smiled. He lifted Nelly 's face and was about to kiss her when suddenly Nelly hinted for him to look at the kids who were beside them.
The man was too immersed in his feelings that he had totally forgotten about the kids' existence. He turned to look at them under Nelly 's reminder. Truth enough, they were looking at them unblinkingly. When they noticed Alpha Kilian 's movement, the kids were momentarily stunned.
“Are you guys sure you want to continue staring at us?” Alpha Kilian asked.
The three children finally regained their senses. “We... will head out now.”
With that, the kids started jostling each other as they headed outside. Donna was the last one to leave. She intentionally left a gap in the door when she closed it.
Meanwhile, Alpha Kilian watched them leave before questioning Nelly , “Can I continue now?”
Nelly was about to say something when Alpha Kilian interrupted her. He quickly pulled her into his embrace. The kiss he planted on her lips was domineering and invading. Nelly didn't try to stop him. Instead, she reached out and wrapped her arms around him.
Donna 's eyes brightened as she watched the interaction between Alpha Kilian and Nelly from outside the door.
This is like a tv show! Heh! It's so exciting watching an attractive man and a gorgeous woman kissing.
Tony and Ben turned back at that moment. When they noticed Donna was peeking, Ben
immediately rushed forward and covered her eyes while pulling her to the side. “Don't look. Kids are not allowed to look.”
Donna was thrilled. “Ben! Daddy and Nelly are a couple now! Nelly didn't reject his advance!” “Of course. It's obvious from the way they stared at each other,” Tony replied.
“What happened here? Why did Nelly accept Daddy?” Donna probed. “The same old trick. A knight in shining armor,” Tony explained. Ben added, “He also chased after Nelly relentlessly.”
Donna nodded her head thoughtfully. “It's true then. Even though the tricks are old, it brings result. No wonder the same old tropes are always playing on the tv. That's because they are useful!”
“That's why you've got to learn to be quick-witted, so you don't get cheated by others,” Ben advised.
Donna stared at her brothers. “I won't be fooled! There are so many handsome guys out there. I won't let myself fall in love with only one guy. Besides that, I'm going to be an actress in the future. I can't simply let myself get into a relationship.”
Tony gazed at her. “You've already made up your mind?”
Donna nodded her head solemnly. Her eyes were gleaming with a sense of maturity as she stared at Tony and Ben . “Yes. I've made up my mind. If we all leave Daddy and Nelly , they will feel
dejected. So, I'm going to stay with them and be an actress. Plus, I'll get to inherit their assets!” Tony grinned. “You've thought it through? Are you being serious?”
Donna nodded. “Yes. I'm serious.”
Ben looked at her. “Donna , are you really sure? You don't have to stay with Nelly for our sake. You are allowed to go after your dreams!”
“Don't worry, Ben. I've thought things through. I'm lazy, and I love dressing up. Even though I'm clever, my level of intelligence is incomparable to you and Tony. Since that's the case, I choose to spend my life comfortably. After all, both of you will protect me no matter what happens in the future, right?” Donna smiled as she spoke.
Ben looked at her for a long moment before nodding. “Yes. Of course. No matter what happens, we will protect you. If anyone dares to bully you, we won't let them off the hook easily.”
“I have nothing to worry about then. My two great brothers are supporting me behind my back. That's enough for me.”
Ben reached out and caressed her head. “All right. You will stay with Daddy and Nelly . Leave the rest to us.”
Donna nodded. Her eyes wandered between Tony and Ben as reluctance and longing filled her eyes as if they were going to separate from each other the next minute.
They had stayed together with each other since they were young. It was the first time they had come to this place. They were aware that it would be ages before they could see each other again after they went on their own ways this time.
The door opened at that moment as Alpha Kilian and Nelly walked out together.
When Alpha Kilian saw them, he asked, “What are you guys talking about?” The three kids shook their head. “Nothing.”