Chapter 1399: Chapter 1499

Though I wanted to push further, Elena’s words stopped me.

Covering her eyes with one hand, Elena sobbed.

“Daddy, we heard everything just now.

Please don’t deceive us just because we’re kids.

You haven’t found Mommy at all.

”

I was momentarily stunned.

So they had overheard everything during my conversation with my subordinates.

No wonder they lingered by the door without entering right away.

Observing my reaction, Elena seemed even more aggrieved.

Tears continued to stream down her face as she stuttered out her accusation.

“Daddy, Dylan, and I both can tell that you haven’t put your whole heart into finding Mommy, not even close to how seriously you take your work.

You’ve disappointed us so much.

”

Dylan’s angry stance, arms crossed over his chest, and huffing added to the tension, making the situation even more difficult.

Sensing the escalating emotions, I hastened to reassure the children, “That’s not true.

I do care.

My subordinates have been actively searching for your mommy.

It’s just that we haven’t received any updates yet.

I only lied because I didn’t want to upset you with the truth.

”

However, despite my attempts to pacify them, the children remained sharp and perceptive, noticing the changes in my behavior.

While Elena didn’t refute my explanation, she gazed up at me with pouting lips and tearful eyes, posing a poignant question.

“Daddy, our teacher says honesty is important.

Can you please be honest with me? Do you not love Mommy anymore? Have your feelings changed? Why haven’t you been as eager to find her since she disappeared?”

Her sobs shook her body, and her nose reddened from crying.

Seeing my children’s vulnerability and distress deeply saddened me.

“How could this happen?” I tenderly brushed away Elena’s tears, my expression conveying longing.

“Elena, your mommy is my mate, my wife.

She’s just been missing; how could I stop loving her so soon?”

To my surprise, Dylan boldly confronted me.

His eyes teary, he declared, “Daddy, stop lying.

We see it.

You don’t love Mommy as much as before.

You’ve changed.

”

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“How could…”

I tried to defend myself, but the weight of Elena’s profound disappointment in her gaze rendered my arguments feeble.

“Daddy, Mommy was always your top priority.

Whenever she faced any trouble, you were always the first one to protect her, more worried for her than anyone else.

But now that she’s been missing for so long, you haven’t reacted at all.

It’s as if everything is normal and you’re just focused on your work.

Daddy, you’re different now.

”

I fell silent.

Faced with the children’s logical accusations, I struggled to defend myself and justify my actions.

I knew they spoke the truth.

Indeed, I feel nothing for Debra now she was no different from any stranger to me.

I couldn’t even feign love for her anymore.

Knock!

Just as tension filled the room, a knock echoed through the office door.