Chapter 79 - Concerned Father (2/2)

Sigh… such a pity he lost a chance.

Well, there were many chances that he could use to show his son-in-law how protective he could be towards his daughter.

He paced around anxiously back and forth repeatedly. He was feeling disappointed, exhilarated, and unhappy.

When Eleanor came inside, he bombarded her with questions shocking her to her death! Sigh…

”Dad! Sit first!” Eleanor shouted from the hallway.

Aiden sat on the couch as he waited for his daughter anxiously. To his relief, Eleanor came in quickly.

Slumping on the couch, Eleanor settled opposite the side of her dad. She drank the water on the coffee table and kept the empty glass to the side.

”Dad, I and Myna met in the café and spoke for hours. I asked her to accompany me to buy a gift for Cedric's sister's upcoming birthday in three days. But Myna advised me to buy something that she likes instead of buying for namesake. So… I decided to text Cedric and ask him what his sister likes.

”But I postponed the texting thing to tomorrow. When we are about to leave. Myna said she wanted to see my brother. So… I had to call Cedric as my brother was admitted to Emerson's hospital. So we spoke with our brother and then left the building. When we were about to start, Myna got an urgent call saying the condition of one of her patients is serious. In that area, getting a taxi is quite hard. Even if she was lucky enough then it might be late for her. So, I asked her to ride using my car. And Cedric offered to give me a ride.

”But he asked me for dinner. After dinner, he dropped me off,” Eleanor reported everything to him without missing a single incident.

And yeah… the generous Eleanor skipped the walking incident, in order not to give a heart attack to her father. How thoughtful of her as a daughter?!

”Next time, call me. I will send a driver and car for you,” Aiden said.

”Okay,” she nodded obediently.

”How is that lass doing?” Aiden asked with a sigh.

”She is good… at least in front of me,” Eleanor said.

”She is a strong kid. I wonder why that brat doesn't like her. I would have been happy if he married her,” Aiden said, clicking his tongue.

”But dad… you are misunderstanding him. He likes her but not the way a man likes a woman. He sees her like me. There is no spark between them. So… even I didn't dare to put a finger in it. Let's leave it to them to solve,” Eleanor said.

”fine… fine… fine… My daughter knows how to shut me up,” Aiden said with a sigh.

”Dad…” Eleanor pulled her words.

”Fine.. fine… go rest,” he said to her.

”Okay! Have dinner before going to sleep. Don't stay up late, dad!” she said before she made her way upstairs.

”Okay,” he said and waved his hand at her.

”Eric! Did you see it? My daughter said everything to me. That brat didn't take advantage of her,” Aiden laughed.

Eric doesn't know whether he should laugh or not at his boss's naivety.

Sigh…

Forget it.

”Master, why are you wary of him? Didn't you approve of him in the morning?” Eric asked.

”It's not that Eric. That man never had a girlfriend or any rumors. It's just that… he is a sleeping wolf. If my daughter had to marry him, he would make it hard for her. He doesn't know how to be gentle. And my daughter is so precious. If I let her suffer any grievances Martin would kill me without even showing mercy that I am his father. And he loves her so much.

”You know about their mother… When Eleanor was small she left them for money. That made Eleanor get into a depression. And I was busy with the office. Only he was there for her all the time. He took care of her like a father, mother and even acted like a brother in the school.

”That kid… can't see her crying or having grievances. And I am a bad father. I never took care of them. This is the only time I can protect her,” Aiden said as he relived the memory of his wife and her cruel deeds.

He hung his head low as he thought about those things. He knew he was never qualified to be a good father. Aiden was never there for them when they needed it the most. He tried to make up for them in many ways but he always ended up doing nothing. Even though his children never blamed him… he blamed himself for his incompetence. He was such a bad father.

”I am such a useless father,” Aiden mumbled.

”Sir, I have been working with you for many years. And I got in touch with many butlers around here. I heard… no family eats together or says hi to each other. And I also heard they bully their butlers and look down on them.

”But every time I see you people. I feel happy. You never made me feel out. And what's more… your children are your top priority. I am blessed to work with your family, Master,” Eric replied.

”Eric… I know you are loyal to me. But don't comfort me this way. I just can't wipe this guilt away. If I had remarried Aria as my wife at that time… these kids wouldn't need to go through these troubles. She loved me so much but I acted like a coward,” Aiden said.

Unknown to them… Eleanor who came to fill the empty water jug in her hands heard his words.