Chapter 796: Chapter 796



Lucian glanced at him and wiped his mouth with one hand. “No wonder even Raelyn prefers you. When I asked her for help, she didn’t hesitate to turn me down. Cold as ice. And she’s the one who gave birth to us. You’d think that would mean something, but she doesn’t care about either of us.”

Adrian frowned, choosing his next words carefully. “She has her own life. And so do you. You’re a grown man now. It’s time to take responsibility for your own actions.”

“No, no, no.” Lucian shook his head, a dark smile tugging at his lips. “They gave me life. That means they can’t just wash their hands of me. Whoever brought me into this world has to answer for the mess they left behind.”

Aurora stirred, her sleepy eyes blinking up at Adrian. “Daddy, what’s he talking about?”

“Nothing, sweetheart. Go back to sleep.” Turning back to Lucian, Adrian said, “You know, my daughter’s in first grade, and even she understands that you have to clean up your own messes. Don’t you think it’s a bit embarrassing to have a mindset more childish than hers?” Lucian didn’t respond.

A knock then interrupted the moment, and a bodyguard entered the room. “Mr. Dury, a guy from the Miller family is here for the child.” Aurora’s eyes flew open, fear flickering in their depths. “Daddy! Let’s go together!”

Lucian laughed, the sound sharp and mocking. “Your daddy’s not going anywhere!”

Aurora was jolted by his presence, her eyes welling with tears, yet fear stifled her cries. Adrian comforted her with a soft pat on the back, but his words to Lucian carried an unmistakable chill. “Do not frighten my daughter.”

Lucian flung the can into the stove and gestured dismissively. “Free of them in.”

Callan stepped through the door. To outsiders, Callan appeared as a fragile elder, yet his keen eyes missed nothing, and his actions were sharp and calculated. Upon entering, he assessed every individual and detail in the room.

“Apologies for being late, Mr. Miller.”

Adrian stood, placing Aurora into his arms. “Ensure her safety.”

“Absolutely, Mr. Miller.”

In that moment, Aurora stretched her arms towards Adrian, pleading tearfully, “Daddy! I want to stay with you.”

“Stay calm, Aurora,” Adrian murmured softly, his fingers brushing her hair until her sobs subsided.

“Daddy, promise you’ll return to us.”

“I promise, my dear,” he assured her.

“Let’s pinky swear on it!”

Adrian intertwined his pinky with hers, their fingers forming a heartfelt promise. “And when you return, greet your mommy and sister for me.”

Aurora brushed away her tears, her voice trembling slightly. “Okay! Daddy, please promise you’ll come back soon!”

Lucian, his patience wearing thin, pressed on. “Are you finished? Have you said all you need to? Well, what are you waiting for? Leave!”

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