Chapter 1491 Recognition (2/2)
Louis found it difficult to answer this question. He frowned and kept silent for a few minutes. ”I have my doubts about our true relationship. Even if we look similar, it doesn't automatically mean that we are related,” he then said.
He decided it was best to lie in this situation.
”I can promise, though, that I have never int
is said to defend himself. ”But Dad is….” Amy stuttered out.
Louis quickly withdrew his hand as if he had been burned. His heart felt like it was being squeezed and pulled out of his chest. He forced a bitter smile and said, ”Maybe it's just a misunderstanding. Let's go and ask your mom about the whole story later, okay?”
Amy looked into his eyes and suddenly stepped back, looking frightened. ”Mommy told me that Daddy is not a good man…”
Louis felt like he had just gotten stabbed in the heart. Without a second thought, he suddenly hugged her tiny body and held her in his arms. He said, ”Amy, don't be scared. Starting today, I will be here to protect you and your mommy. From now on, nobody will hurt you anymore.”
After a long time, Louis felt Amy nod slightly.
She felt good to finally have someone she could call her father.
The night sky was as black as ink. The twinkling stars complemented the brightness of the city lights.
As soon as Taylor walked into the living room, she heard Amy's sweet and soft voice. ”Dad, can I have some ice-cream?”
Dad?
Taylor stopped in her tracks and frowned. Before she could react, Louis answered in a low voice, ”No, Amy. It's already too late. Let's eat tomorrow, okay?”
Amy huffed and snorted, but didn't insist. Instead, she went back to play with the blocks in her hands again.
”Okay, I will listen to you, Dad.”
Louis chuckled softly and coaxed in a low, gentle voice. ”Amy, you're such a good girl. Let's go to bed now, okay?”
Before Amy could say anything else, Taylor suddenly barged into the living room because she couldn't stand it anymore. With a frown, she asked in a stern voice, ”Amy, who told you to call him 'Dad'?”