Beg for my return 201
Chapter 201 Giovani Extra 2 He felt like he was choking, his throat dry and tight, and grief surging inside him. Looking into his daughter’s bright, hopeful eyes was like being stabbed over and over. He couldn’t bear to tell her the truth -that Mommy was gone forever–but he couldn’t lie either. After a long, heavy silence, he managed to say, his voice rough and shaking, “Sweetheart, Mommy’s in a place very far away now. But she’s always watching you. She wants you to be happy and healthy.” The little girl nodded, a flicker of sadness in her eyes, but then her face lit up with a smile. “Okay, Daddy. Let’s go home now.” Seeing his daughter so thoughtful and mature, Giovani’s eyes reddened. He gently hugged her small, frail body, pressing her close to his chest. Despite his best efforts to hide his sadness, she sensed it. She reached up and gently patted his head. “Don’t cry, Daddy. It makes me sad when you’re sad.” Her words cut deep. “I won’t, sweetheart. Let’s go home,” he said, his voice steadier now, trying to be strong for her. “Daddy, I haven’t said goodbye to Turner yet,” the girl said just as Giovani was about to lift her into his arms. Giovani paused mid–step, and then turned and walked into Turner’s house. The room carried a strong smell of alcohol, but it was surprisingly neat, with every corner carefully cleaned. He had no idea that during her stay, his little daughter–just two years old–had been so thoughtful. She’d quietly cleaned up and tried her best to take care of Turner, who’d been drowning in grief. Giovani found Turner sitting on the floor, looking utterly defeated. With a sigh, he said, “Turner, you gotta pull yourself together. Take three days and get back on your feet. Come back to work then. Sometimes, keeping busy helps.” Turner looked up, his eyes empty and confused. He opened his mouth, but then closed it again, swallowing his words. Giovani held out his arms, but Natalie squirmed free and toddled over to Turner. She reached up and patted his cheek.” Turner, you have to get better. And Daddy’s here to take me home.” “Your daddy?” Turner looked at Giovani in confusion. Giovani knelt beside him and put a hand on his shoulder. “Yeah, I’m her dad. Long story. She’s mine and Camila’s. I’ll fill you in later.” ***** After leaving Turner’s house, Giovani held his little girl close, as if he’d never let her go. On the drive home, she snuggled into his embrace, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she examined every detail of the car‘ s interior, occasionally letting out soft gasps of wonder. Watching his daughter’s lively expressions, the dark cloud that had hung over Giovani for so long finally began to lift. As they stepped into the Campbell residence, Lindsey and Keira rushed out to greet them. When Giovani revealed that this little girl was his and Camila’s daughter, Lindsey and Keira froze, their faces a picture of shock and disbelief. Lindsey’s hand flew to her mouth, her eyes quickly filling with tears, while Keira stood there, dazed. After Sean explained the whole story in detail, Lindsey felt her heart ache as if it were being pricked by a thousand needles. She moved forward unsteadily and crouched down in front of the child. As Lindsey saw the little girl who looked so much like Camila, tears streamed down her face. She opened her arms and said in a trembling voice, “Come here, sweetheart. I’m your great–grandma.” Natalie hesitated, glancing nervously at Giovani. Only after he gave her a reassuring nod did she take a tentative step forward. Lindsey pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her as if she were the most precious thing in the world, pouring all her love into that hug. She murmured, “Oh, the pain you’ve both endured. Poor Camila, and our little darling.” The girl blinked her big, tear–filled eyes at Lindsey, watching her cry. She reached out her small hand to gently wipe away Lindsey’s tears and said softly, “Don’t cry. I’ll be good. I can help with laundry, cooking, and cleaning. I won’t be any trouble.” Hearing this, Lindsey’s sobs grew louder, her tears flowing like a broken dam. Between sobs, she kept repeating, “Yes, yes, our little darling is the sweetest and most capable child.” Lindsey took a moment to calm herself before asking genti Sweetheart What’s your name?” Successfully unlocked! The little girl lit up with a bright smile and chirpt ‘My name is Wretch! Her response made the room fall into an awkward silence, everyone’s expressions darkening with a mix of shock and … Read more