Daniel's POV:
After seeing Jennifer off, Helen, Skylar, Jerome, and I went back to the Rainbow House.
"Daniel, how long are you going to stay here this time?" Skylar asked.
"We are going to stay a little longer this time because Helen misses her father very much.I should also
pay my future father-in-law a visit."
I looked at Helen next to me, and she held my hand with a sweet smile on her face.
"You'd better get married as soon as possible.We're looking forward to attending your wedding as well,"
Jerome said, winking at me playfully.
"You won't have to wait long," I answered and raised an eyebrow at him.
"I also want to marry Helen as soon as possible." Helen lowered her head shyly at my words.
"That's good news! We can't wait," Skylar and Jerome chimed in together.
Before long, we parted ways with them and went back to our room.Helen took out her phone to check
for messages.Her voice rose with excitement as she said, "Ah, Dad sent me a message.He wants me
to bring you home for dinner tonight!"
I was going to contact Simon in person, but the fact that he took the initiative to invite me made me
very happy.Did it mean that Simon had agreed to me marrying his daughter?
"I must make a good impression on your father," I said, hugging Helen happily.
"Honey, we have to get your father a gift before we meet him.Will you please help me pick out
something nice for him?"
"You won't need my help, because as long as it's a gift from you, my father will surely like it.Let's go
now.I could use the walk,"
Helen said, nestling in my arms.
Helen and I spent the entire afternoon picking out a gift for Simon.
Eventually, we came across an expensive watch that caught my eye.I thought Simon would be very
happy because Helen told me that her father preferred practical gifts.
In the evening, after changing into a formal suit, I took Helen to see her father.I couldn't help but feel
nervous when Helen knocked at the door.
This was a rare feeling for me.I took a deep breath as I straightened my tie.
"Hey, Dad! Did you miss me? I've been staying in the Black Stone Pack lately."
Helen threw herself into Simon's arms like a spoiled child as soon as he opened the door to welcome
us.I stood next to her with my back straight.
"Of course, I've missed you very much, my dear daughter!" Simon smiled with the look of a happy
father in his eyes.
When he finally looked at me, he said, "Daniel, please come in and have a seat.Thank you for taking
care of Helen."
"Elder Simon, I was only fulfilling my duty as her mate," I said modestly.
Helen held Simon's arm and walked inside, while I followed them quietly.
Simon's house wasn't extravagantly decorated, but it was a spacious place with simple furniture placed
around neatly.
The walls were filled with photos of their family, complemented by the green plants that gave the place
a warm homely vibe.
It was no wonder that a warm family such as this was the reason behind Helen growing up to be such a
kind and loving person.
When I followed Jennifer to Rainbow Pack to look for Tony, I once stayed in a private villa under
Simon's name.
Today was my first time visiting his actual home.
"Elder Simon, I have a gift for you.I hope that you like it."
After we sat down in the living room, I took out the gift box and handed it to Simon.
As soon as Simon opened the gift box, his face lit up and he said, "This is a very thoughtful gesture
from you, Daniel.I was actually thinking about buying a new watch.Thank you very much."
"I'm glad that you like it," I replied in a hurry.
"But I'm not going to be bribed so easily.If you don't treat Helen well, I won't let you go!" I could tell that
Simon was only joking because his tone wasn't intimidating at all.
"Dad! Stop being mean to him.Do you know that Daniel went around five shops before he bought this
for you?" Helen stuck out her tongue at Simon as I smiled sheepishly.
"I promise to take good care of Helen, Elder Simon.I love Helen more than anything else in this world,"
I answered seriously.
"Good. I'm relieved to hear that." Simon stared at me for a while before he nodded with satisfaction.
Helen's POV:
I was delighted to finally have dinner with my father after such a long time, and having Daniel there with
us was the icing on the cake.
As I sat at the old family dining table, my father brought me a bowl of my favorite mushroom soup.
"I've asked them to make it just the way you've always liked it."
My father's smile had a way of diminishing all the darkness from my life.
"Dad, I won't be able to finish the whole bowl.Please, have some with me." This moment was as
beautiful as I had imagined it.
"Daniel, when are you going to marry Helen?"
I didn't expect my dad to put him on the spot like that.My face turned red and I stole a glance at Daniel.
"My parents like Helen very much.They want us to get married as soon as possible.I wish to marry
Helen before Christmas.I hope you will be able to join us at the Black Stone Pack by then," Daniel
replied seriously.
"Good, very good."
Dad wrapped his arms around me and took a deep breath.
"Helen, you will always be my little girl in my eyes.I never thought that this day would come so quickly
and now I don't want you to leave me.Tears welled up in my eyes when I heard my father's voice
tremble.
"Dad, nothing in the world will stop me from being your daughter.Besides, I'll visit you from time to time
even after I get married." I held my father's arm to give him comfort.
Dad smiled dotingly as he gave me a pat on the head.
"Helen and I will stay here for a few more days so that she can spend more time with you, Elder
Simon," said Daniel.
My father seemed deeply pleased by Daniel's words.
"Helen, you should always be filial to Daniel's parents.You should look after everyone in the Black
Stone Pack."
"I will, Dad." I nodded repeatedly.
After dinner, Dad insisted that Daniel stay at our home and so he agreed.
We talked to Dad for a while before we decided to head to our room to have a rest.
"Honey, I'm going to take a shower.Why don't you wait for me in bed?"
Daniel winked at me as he took off his clothes.
"Oh, Daniel!"
I cast a shy glance at Daniel and he walked into the bathroom with a mischievous smirk.I sat on the
bed to read a book, while Daniel was in the shower.
Suddenly, his phone rang and I walked over to pick it up.
"Hello?" My tone expressed my curiosity.
"Daniel! Where have you been? I've missed you so much!"
To my surprise, I heard the heart-wrenching cries of a she-wolf from the other end of the line.I listened
carefully only to realize that it was Mandy's voice.
"Daniel, please don't leave me.You are the only person I love with all my heart!" Mandy babbled
incoherently like a drunken she-wolf talking nonsense.
"I love you, Daniel.Why don't you love me? Am I not good enough for you?"
"Daniel isn't here.I'm Helen," I informed her bluntly, as I didn't have the patience to deal with her
nonsense.
"Helen? Oh, it's you...Helen, please don't take Daniel away from me.I love him more than you do!"
Mandy cried hysterically over the phone.
"I think you're talking to the wrong person here," I replied.
"You should tell Daniel not to like me!"
I hung up the phone and sat on the bed with the phone in my hand.
"Honey, what's wrong? You don't look so good," Daniel asked, as soon as he came out of the
bathroom.
I kept silent for a while and then told Daniel what had happened just now.
A frown appeared on his face.
"Honey, don't be angry. I will take care of it."
Daniel put his arm around my shoulders.
"You are the only one I love."
I nodded perfunctorily, but I didn't say anything because I was feeling annoyed.
Daniel immediately called back Mandy in front of me.
"Mandy, I'm sorry, but I don't have any feelings for you.Please, don't call me again,"
Daniel said in a serious tone.
"I'll say it again.Helen is the only one I love.Please don't disturb us anymore."
Daniel hung up the phone without waiting for a response.As I leaned against his firm chest, I still
couldn't stop feeling uncomfortable.
Would Mandy really listen to him? Would she ever stop coming in between me and Daniel?
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