Chapter 601 - Six Hundred And One: Anabelle And Allison (2/2)

”Daddy!” Allison's eyes shone like the lights on a Christmas tree, she rushed over to her father.

Eden caught his daughter midway, almost stumbling back in the process - she was heavier than he thought. He carried his daughter in his arms, a look of admiration in his eyes.

”Did you miss daddy?”

”Of course,” Allison pouted, eyes teary, ”I missed you so much I almost had thoughts of hijacking the chopper and come to see you,”

”Thank God, you didn't,” Eden was dead serious. He didn't even dare to imagine the scene. On the bright side, he was blessed with obedient kids, unlike his cousin's crazy ones.

Eden ruffled her hair playfully, ”Don't worry, daddy's here now,”

Anabelle watched the interaction between her father and Allison with pleasure and a tinge of jealousy. She used to be the one her father adored, but now, all the attention was fixed on her sister. Well, what was she expecting? She is a grown-up now. But then, she couldn't help but miss those days.

Her eyes connected with her father's and the man beamed, ”Anabelle,” He was happy to see her. It warmed her heart.

”You came?” Eden hugged his other daughter tight. He knew how much it took him to let Anabelle go and pursue her dreams. It had been quite hard.

For half of his life, it had been just him and Anabelle before Camille, and then, Allison. He was supposed to have more time with her, but then, children grow up too fast. And like the phases of life, it was time to let go.

”Of course, why wouldn't I return home? If it was possible to live with you forever, you know I wouldn't hesitate to do so. ” But then she couldn't. She had to start her own life.

”Yeah, I know,” Eden smiled wryly, tightening his hug as if she would vanish if he dared let go.

But then, someone snorted by the corner.

”This is why you shouldn't have two daughters, they snatch all of your husband's affection and the poor wife is left with nothing,” Camille complained with a straight face.

Anabelle turned to the woman who still was glancing through her papers as if nothing happened. If it wasn't for her comment, one wouldn't even know that she's jealous.

Eden was amused, he let go of Anabelle and made his way over to his jealous wife.

But then, even when Eden stood before her, Camille only acknowledged him with a simple, ”Welcome,” nothing else. No hug. Nothing. He knew instantly she was green-eyed.

”Just that?” Eden's brows arched questioningly, a smile tugging his lips. He was teasing her.

Camille took off her reading glasses, ”What else were you expecting?” She challenged him.

”This,” Eden said and took the document from her hand while the other wrapped around her neck as he leaned down and kissed her.

Anabelle's jaw dropped, those two!

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