“Daddy, ahem… ahem…” Ellie was afraid of exposing herself. Thus, she hid in the comforter and
continued, “There’s someone inside Mommy’s room!”
Startled by the things his daughter brought up, he repeated after her, “What? Are you telling me they’re
spending time in her room?”
“Yes! Although he’s quite a good-looking and friendly man, I don’t want to be anywhere near him
because he’s not my father!”
The anxious Zachary repeated his question, “Ellie, are you sure they’re currently in your mother’s room?”
“Yes! He made his way to Mommy’s room shortly after he got himself changed into a set of pajamas! Up
until now, he hasn’t made his way out yet!” Ellie hesitated before asking in a hushed voice, “I have read
about a woman getting pregnant after spending a night with a man. Are we expecting another few
siblings in a few months?”
“No! That won’t be the case!”
“H-Huh?”
Out of nowhere, the man on the other end asked, “Ellie, do you want some of Mrs. Rawlston’s hot cross
bunnies?”
“Yes! But I can’t get any of those since Mommy can’t really make it!”
Zachary wiped his hair dry and asked, “Shall I drop by with a few hot cross bunnies for you? Are you
feeling sleepy?”
Thrilled by her father’s suggestion, she started jumping for joy. “No! I can’t wait to meet you, Daddy!
When are you coming over?”
Upon a glance at the clock, he announced, “It’s currently eight-thirty—I’ll be there in thirty minutes at nine
sharp!”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting for you, Daddy!”
Shortly after he hung up the call, Zachary instructed Ben to retrieve a few hot cross bunnies from the
kitchen.
Concerned about Zachary’s condition, the confused Ben asked with a frown, “What are you trying to do
with those when you’re supposed to be sleeping?”
Irked by Ben’s question, Zachary repeated himself, “Just get going and stop poking your nose into my
business!”
After Ben returned with the hot cross bunnies, he asked, “Can you at least tell me where you’re going
when it’s already getting late?”
Instead of telling Ben his upcoming destination, Zachary marched his way out of the mansion
immediately after he got his hands on the keys.
Ben went quietly after Zachary since he was afraid something bad might happen to the exhausted man.
Zachary pulled over when he was about to reach Northridge. He alighted from his car and sneaked his
way into the compound.
There were all sorts of security details around Lindberg residence to ensure the safety of the residents.
Therefore, no ordinary man could sneak their way into the compound.
However, Zachary was no ordinary man. He sneaked into the attic and made his way into Ellie’s room
through the window.
Ellie, who was seated on her bed, held her stuffed alpaca firmly in her arms, awaiting the arrival of her
father.
Ellie was startled when she heard some noise coming from the window. However, she was thrilled when
she found out her father had made his way there.
She rushed in his direction and yelled, “Daddy!”
Holding her in his arms, Zachary placed his palm on Ellie’s forehead, asking in a concerned tone, “Ellie,
are you feeling better now?”
“I’m not entirely fine, but it’s not much of a big deal. Where are my hot cross bunnies?”
Zachary handed over the little girl’s craving he brought along with him to her. “Here you go! Go ahead
and give it a try!”
“Thank you so much, Daddy! I’m so hungry since I merely have a serving of oatmeal for dinner!” She
started chomping the buns her father brought her.
“Take it easy and stop stuffing the buns into your mouth. You’re only allowed to have one since you’re
still not feeling well.”
She responded with a nod, indicating she wasn’t against the idea at all.
Zachary made her a glass of warm milk after he found the carton of milk in her room. “Here’s a glass of
milk for you if you need something to drink.”
Ellie wrapped her arms around her father’s neck and said, “Thanks, Daddy! Isn’t it great if we’re able to
spend time as a family again?”
“I’m sure it won’t take long until we get to spend time as a family of five again. Just give me some time.
I’ll make it happen soon.”
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