Love Unbreakable

Chapter 295 Don't Call A Stranger Daddy

Mitchel's handsome visage froze at the sight of Janey's charming face. His intuition, it seemed, had been spot on. This was unquestionably Raegan's daughter. The child of Raegan and Raegan's late husband.

This thought sent a sharp pang through Mitchel's heart, rendering it so constricted that breathing became a struggle.

Meanwhile, the endearing Janey eagerly embraced Mitchel, her arms encircling Mitchel's neck, as she inquired with innocence, "Daddy, are you here to see me?"

Janey's spontaneous gesture left Mitchel in a state of bewilderment.

Truth be told, aside from Raegan, Mitchel had an aversion to being touched by others, be they adults or children.

Nevertheless, the more Janey gazed at Mitchel, the more she liked him.

To everyone's astonishment, Janey planted an unexpected kiss on Mitchel's face.

Janey had wanted Mitchel to be her father. The longer she looked at him, the more she found to like him, eagerly anticipating the moment she could boast to Ann about her incredibly handsome father.

In Janey's eyes, Ann's father paled in comparison.

Despite Raegan's teachings about avoiding disparaging remarks, Janey vividly recalled the last time Ann insulted her with the term "bastard." Ann's father, in turn, laughed at the remark.

This fueled Janey's private disdain for Ann's father, muttering curses under her breath. 

In a sweet voice, Janey asked, "Daddy, can we go to the amusement park?"

Mitchel, wearing a complicated expression, attempted to respond but found himself at a loss for words. Janey had pressed close and planted a gentle kiss on his cheek.

Surprisingly, Mitchel didn't find the sweet kiss from this unfamiliar girl distasteful. Instead, an unexplainable sense of affection welled up from the depths of his heart.

Initially intending to gently push Janey away, Mitchel found himself holding her back instead. His concern stemmed from the fear that she might fall and hurt herself. This marked the first time Mitchel felt unsure about how to handle Janey nestled in his arms.

Meanwhile, Janey gazed at Mitchel with her wide, admiring eyes, captivated by his presence.

As their eyes locked, Mitchel glimpsed his own reflection in Janey's innocent gaze. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. How wonderful it would be if this little girl were Raegan's and his own. Although he recognized the notion as absurd, he couldn't shake it.

Janey, despite only meeting Mitchel once at the airport, harbored a deep liking for him. She stubbornly believed that Mitchel should be her daddy, drawn to him because his face resembled the one from her dreams.

As Mitchel held Janey in his arms, a sudden panic grippedFrom NôvelDrama.Org.

Baegan, her face turning pale. The unsettling idea that Mitchel might steal Janey away from her flashed through her mind, leaving her shocked. But, to her knowledge, he wasn't Janey's biological father.

"Janey!" Raegan shouted anxiously as she swiftly snatched Janey out of Mitchel's arms. "Don't call him like that again!"

Janey was shocked by Raegan's reaction, and her lips pursed as if on the verge of tears.

Observing this, Mitchel couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Janey.

Just as Mitchel was about to say something, Raegan squatted down and met Janey's eyes, her tone notably softer but serious. "Janey Foster, this man is not your father. You can't just call a stranger 'Daddy'. Understand?"

A stranger? Raegan's words descended on Mitchel like an unanticipated cascade of icy water, causing him to recoil in surprise. So that was what he was to her now. A stranger. Had their baby survived, she would likely have been just as adorable as Janey. Regrettably, it was impossible.

Confused, Janey glanced between Mitchel and Raegan, feeling wronged and on the brink of tears. She had chosen Mitchel as her daddy since their meeting at the airport.

Raegan let out a sigh, her voice gentle as she spoke to Janey. "Come here, sweetheart. I need you to understand something. The man over there is not your father. If you keep calling him 'Daddy,' it might cause some problems for him. Do you understand me?"

Janey, being still in her early years, couldn't fully comprehend everything. Yet, she instinctively understood the importance of not causing trouble for other people. So, the daddy she had chosen didn't wish to have a little girl like her? A wave of sadness engulfed her.

At that moment, Janey felt as if she had offered someone her favorite doll, only to have it callously discarded.

Janey's eyes welled up with disappointment as she responded, "Okay, I see..."

Upon witnessing Janey's emotional state, Raegan tenderly reached out, gently touching Janey's head. "Well, say goodbye to him then."

At this time, Mitchel had already stepped out of his car, positioning himself in front of them. He had overheard Raegan's words to Janey, sensing the weight of the situation. She said Janey's calling him that way would make him troubled. Well, he didn't mind. He was prepared to embrace every challenge willingly.

Reluctantly, Janey waved at Mitchel and uttered a soft, "Goodbye, sir." Her voice carried a somber tone, on the brink of tears.

In an instant, a heavy force seemed to strike Mitchel's heart. The desire to wrap his arms around Janey and comfort her overwhelmed him. A complex emotion flickered in Mitchel's eyes, an uncertainty about why he felt such a profound connection to a little girl he just met.

As Mitchel continued to gaze at Janey, unblinking, Raegan's unease intensified. She was increasingly reluctant for Janey to be around Mitchel.

Unable to bear it any longer, Raegan firmly clasped Janey's hand, giving a nod to Mitchel, and began to walk away without glancing back.

"Hold on a second!" Mitchel called out, abruptly halting her departure.

Raegan halted her steps and turned around to face Mitchel. Pausing briefly, Mitchel said, "Don't forget to drop by my office tomorrow."

With a frown, Raegan replied, "Sure."

At this point, nothing seemed more crucial to Raegan than finalizing her divorce with Mitchel.

Watching their retreating figures, Mitchel felt an indescribable pain in his heart. Leaning against the car, he took a moment before getting inside.

Upon arriving home, Janey was visibly in a gloomy mood. She kept her head lowered, absently playing with her fingers, choosing silence over words.

Raegan recognized Janey's distress but felt helpless to console her.

Raegan couldn't let Janey call Mitchel that way. Sometimes, a small sacrifice was better than enduring prolonged sorrow. She consoled herself with the belief that Janey would eventually move on and forget about Mitchel as time passed. That way, Mitchel's face would become a distant memory for Janey.

Late at night, as the stars danced in the velvety sky, Raegan felt the weight of the day slowly lifting. The pre-orders for her studio were managed, and the city outside her window embraced a serene quiet.

Despite not being officially open, a few loyal customers had already placed orders.

The clock struck twelve as Raegan wrapped up her work. Just then, she heard sobs emanating from Janey's room. Concerned, Annis moved to check, but Raegan intervened, instructing Annis to go to bed. Raegan decided to investigate Janey's distress herself.

Entering Janey's room, Raegan found Janey in a state of restless sleep, occasionally sobbing.

Leaning against the bed, Raegan gently patted Janey's back and hummed a comforting lullaby.

In response to the familiar melody, Janey clutched Raegan's hand tightly.

Witnessing her daughter's vulnerable state, Raegan's heart melted. Janey, to her, was a precious gift from God, granting her strength to face any challenges.

After a while, Janey drifted into a peaceful slumber. However, in her sleep, tears clung to her thick eyelashes as she mumbled, "Daddy..." There was a poignant mix of longing and unspoken expectation in her voice.

Raegan's expression froze for a moment. She gently touched Janey's soft hair and asked with tenderness, "Do you truly yearn for a daddy, my little pumpkin?"