Chapter 283


    In truth, Ang adored him, didn''t she?


    Such a tiny little thing.


    Only a few days shy of turning three.


    An age of absolute innocence.


    Yet Ang knew. He was her father.


    But he was a terribly unfit father.


    When Ang was still in her mother''s womb, he tried to force her to abort the baby.


    Cold, determined, pushing Roxanne toward the operating room.


    It was only thanks to Roxanne''s desperate pleas to the doctor that Ang was spared.


    Now, looking at Ang''s adorable little face, he realized what a monster he was back then.


    He should thank Roxanne.


    It was her tenacity that saved Ang.


    Because of Ang, his heart softened, he had something to care about. He was less lonely.


    But in these three years, he had never fulfilled his duties as a father.


    He wasn''t there when Ang was born.


    He barely spent time with her as she grew.


    As the decision-maker of the Rodriguez Group, he couldn''t make as much time for Ang as Dominic


    did.


    He stood outside the screen for a long time


    , unable to go in.


    He thought quietly.


    Maybe this was the best oue.


    Roxanne was unhappy with him, she felt insecure around him.


    He couldn''t give up his career, he couldn''t be there for Ang like Dominic.


    He can''t have his cake and eat it too.


    Rather than wallow in self-pity, p


    erhaps it''s better to forget and move on, like Roxanne said.


    Letting go and giving in might not be a bad thing.


    As long as Roxanne’s happy!


    Having gathered his emotions, Harrison finally moved.


    Walking around the screen with gentlemanly poise, he entered, "I''m sorry, I''mte."


    "It''s fine. We''ve only just arrived." Roxanne responded politely.


    She then signaled the waiter to serve the food.


    Harrison only nced at her briefly.


    This suffocating distance and politeness was pushing him further and further away from Roxanne.


    Once upon a time, this woman was the closest person to him in the world.


    But now, he had to keep a respectful distance, like the Rubicon between them.


    He sat down, maintaining a calm and collected facade.


    But he felt like he was suffocating.


    Thankfully, Ang took the initiative to speak to him today.


    "Daddy."


    Ang climbed off her mother''sp.


    She came over to him.


    Looking up at him with her bright innocent eyes.


    "You look more handsome today!"


    "Do I?" Harrison bent over.


    Picked up his baby girl, and sat her on hisp, "Where does daddy look handsome today?"


    Ang was indeed a little angel.


    Just a word from her seemed to chase away all his troubles and helplessness.


    Her soft, sweet voice, it was like a magical healing power.


    He loved hearing Ang''s soft, sweet voice.


    The little one couldn''t say.


    She was looking at her Mr. Hard.


    Perhaps it was because his suit wasn''t as formal today, it was casual.


    It made him feel more approachable.


    Or maybe, her daddy seemed to have a slight smile on his face today.


    "Daddy in this outfit, so handsome."


    "Such a sweet talker."


    Harrison lightly pinched Ang''s chubby cute cheeks.


    "I brought a gift for you."


    "Thank you, daddy."


    Roxanne watched the two of them.


    She didn''t know what to feel.


    If she hadn''t separated from Harrison, they would have had more time together.


    She knew that Ang let Harrison hold her today because she had taught her in advance.


    Otherwise, this little cutie wouldn''t have been so proactive.


    This child was so sensible.


    She knew how to take care of adults'' feelings.


    When Ang received the gift, she wasn''t interested in the princess dress or the doll.


    Only the beautifully packaged box of choctes caught her eye.


    "Wow, choctes, my favorite!" she eximed, her eyes lighting up.


    Roxanne frowned.


    She nced at Harrison, "Didn''t we say no snacks? Such a big box of choctes, Ang''s teeth will


    decay again."


    Ang''s teeth were low in calcium and prone to decay.


    Just three years old, she had been to the dentist many times already.


    While other kids her age were just growing their teeth, all shiny and white, Ang''s were already


    decayed.


    Each time she had to have a dental treatment, she would cry out in pain.


    But she never learned her lesson, she still loved snacks.


    And she would often eat them behind Roxanne''s back.


    Perhaps that''s just the nature of children.


    Dominic, who was standing nearby, quickly tried to mediate, "Hey, it''s okay, Harrison brought it all the


    way from Italy, and Ang likes it."


    Roxanne didn''t say anything more.


    But Harrison felt like he had done something wrong.


    He quickly assured her, "I''ll remember next time, I won''t bring snacks for Ang."


    Roxanne patted Ang''s head, "The choctes from daddy, you can only eat two in a week, okay?"


    The little one stretched out her chubby finger, "Can I have one a day?"


    "No." Roxanne was adamant.


    The little one pleaded pitifully, "Please, mommy."


    "If you keep negotiating, I''ll give all of it back to daddy." Ang''s face was serious.


    The little one immediately pouted, about to cry.


    Harrison quicklyforted, "Listen to mommy, be good."


    Ang''s personality was probably like Roxanne''s.


    Stubborn.


    She was on the verge of tears, but she held them back.


    She blinked her eyes and obediently said, "Two a week, it is."


    Having two was better than none.


    "I''ll listen to mommy."


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    Her sadness came and went quickly.


    The little one was fine again soon.


    After dinner, the three adults took Ang to the amusement park.


    Universal Studios at Seraphim Haven had night tickets.


    Harrison bought the pass for all of them.


    While Roxanne and Ang were riding the carousel, the two men stood outside the fence, watching


    the mother and daughter.


    Each lost in their thoughts.


    Harrison was heartbroken.


    Today, he could watch Roxanne a little longer, under the guise of visiting his daughter.


    After dropping them off, it would be another month before they could see each other again.


    Even sending a WhatsApp message had to revolve around Ang.


    This restraint was difficult to bear.


    In reality, it wasn''t easy for Dominic either.


    Roxanne was clearly dating him, but in these past two years, even holding hands was a fleeting


    moment. Roxanne would quickly pull her hand away.


    Not to mention, taking the next step.


    If he told anyone, they certainly wouldn''t believe him.


    In this day and age, who would believe that a couple dating for over two years still had a tonic


    rtionship?


    Dominic broke the silence first, asking Harrison, "How''s the 6G project goingtely?"


    "Going smoothly," Harrison responded.


    Then silence fell again.


    There was no more conversation between them.


    After a few seconds, Harrison turned his head, looking at Dominic, "Thank you for taking care of them."


    Time really can change everything.


    Over two years ago, Harrison would never have used such a calm and friendly tone to say these polite


    words to Dominic.


    Even more so, they were rivals in love.


    But over these past two years, Harrison had learned to empathize.


    If Roxanne liked this kind of respectful, understanding, and secure new life, then he would let her have


    it.


    Dominic also looked at him, "Harrison, you seem to have changed."


    He’s not as prideful as before a


    nd there were no longer so many thorns in him.


    "Really?" Harrison gave a bitter smile.