“Are you alright?!” Noticing Ethan exiting their daughter's room, his complexion unusually pallid, Londyn rushed to inquire after him, a trace of anxiety creeping into her heart. “I'm fine, it's still early. I could use your help. While we wait for our little one to wake up, we could prepare for her birthday party!” As he spoke, Ethan cast Londyn a quick glance, just noticing that she had already donned her apron. She held a soup ladle, the very image of a dutiful and caring woman. But upon closer inspection, there was a smudge of flour on her face, which made him stifle a chuckle. "How so? Is there something on my face?" At that moment, Londyn also noticed Ethan's intent gaze fixed on her face. For an instant, her heart fluttered a little, and she hurriedly wiped her face with her hand. However, this action only served to spread the flour that was on her face instead of wiping it off, stretching it across her cheek. By now, Ethan was barely able to hold back a chuckle. Then, h
Of course, Londyn knew that Ethan and London were bluffing. But she didn't want to confront them. Instead, she felt a sense of curiosity about what Ethan's gift might be. "Mommy, you're not mad at me, are you?" London suddenly grasped Londyn's hand, her eyes filled with worry. Seeing her daughter's troubled expression, Londyn leaned down and placed her hand on London's shoulder. "Why would Mommy be mad at you?" Hearing this, London frowned and bit her lip. After a moment, she shook her head. "I shouldn't have lied to Daddy, telling him today is also your birthday." Upon hearing her daughter's answer, Londyn fell silent, not uttering another word. Sensing her mother's silence, little London couldn't help feeling a bit anxious, and decided to speak out. "Mom, you're not really mad at me, are you? I truly didn't mean any harm. I just wanted Dad to give you a present. For years, you've been the one to buy birthday gifts for me, and no one ever gave you one. Now that Dad is back,
Carefully placing the necklace around Londyn's neck, Ethan was taken aback by the radiance she emanated. Whether it was due to Londyn's beauty or the necklace complementing her, Londyn seemed to glow. Even Ethan was momentarily lost in her beauty. "Wow, mommy looks so beautiful!" Little Londyn, sitting on the side, could not contain her excitement, and started clapping in praise. Seeing Ethan's adoring gaze and hearing her daughter's cheering, Londyn blushed. She slightly lowered her head, looking at the necklace adorning her neck. "Does it really look that beautiful?" She murmured, her voice no louder than a whisper. However, being so close, Ethan heard her despite his momentary daze. But Ethan didn't interrupt, he just continued to admire her with intensified focus. "Daddy, daddy, you and mommy should kiss! My friend said that whenever her daddy gives her mommy a birthday gift, they always kiss like this!" Suddenly, little Londyn piped up with her suggestion. Both Ethan
"Captain, you've arrived?" Standing before the gates of the mansion, Spinel, dressed in uniform, saluted Ethan with serious respect. In return, she was met with Ethan's stern, unfeeling gaze. "How's the investigation coming along?" At Ethan's question, Spinel hesitated slightly, her face displaying a touch of embarrassment. Nonetheless, she did not hide anything, choosing to spill the truth. "The results are not very promising! Our investigations have led us to suspect the perpetrator might be a member of a professional assassin organization. Moreover, there's an electronic chip implanted in her head. We suspect it's a mini bomb, equipped with an automatic detonation mechanism. It'll explode if her memories are tampered with, simultaneously wiping her entire memory." Ethan listened to Spinel's report in silence, his face impassive, giving nothing away. Then he walked towards the mansion, finally saying with an icy calmness, "Follow me to the interrogation room. I want to see
"Let's go!" As he withdrew his hand, Ethan's gaze bore no shred of sentiment. His icy stare penetrated the shaking form of the female assassin slumped in her chair, his voice calmly addressing Spinel. Seeing Ethan no longer engaged in the investigation, Spinel had already deduced the outcome. So, upon hearing his words, she followed him without hesitation, calmly striding out into the world beyond. Not long after their departure, a deafening explosion filled the interrogation room. The assassin's head had exploded, painting the room in a grisly mix of blood and gore, which rained down onto the floor. The observers watching through the screen outside let out a chorus of fearful cries. However, after an initial shock, they regained their composure. After all, they were no strangers to such gruesome scenes. "Captain!" "Captain!" As Ethan emerged from the interrogation room, his crew echoed in unison. He responded to them with a slight nod. Then he turned his gaze to the screen
The next morning, Ethan woke up early as always. Although his body felt a bit tired, he couldn't break his early bird habit. He slowly got out of bed, did some personal hygiene, put on a sports suit, and leisurely strolled outside the mansion around the lake.This time, he didn't encounter the grandfather and grandson duo from the nearby villa, but he did see Spinel and some soldiers from his unit jogging outside the park."Captain!""Captain!"Upon seeing Ethan, all the soldiers shouted in unison. However, since everyone was in casual clothes, nobody noticed anything unusual. Ethan felt a bit awkward, raising his hand and waving it dismissively."Alright, everyone is free today, and when we're not on duty, there's no need to call me captain. You can simply call me by my name!"Having said this, Ethan, without bothering about the soldiers following behind him, set off jogging around the park. After around a dozen laps, he finally returned to the mansion, refreshed himself with a bath,
After she finished eating, Ethan tidied up the house a bit.Then, he looked at the clock again; the time was exactly eight o'clock.He remembered that the children's playground in the Cultural Center of New Single city was just about to open.So, after doing a little preparation and having his daughter change into a new set of clothes, they both left the house.Upon reaching the playground, the child incessantly had Ethan take her on various rides, including sculpting statues and roller coasters.Before a morning had passed, both father and daughter had played to their hearts' content.Finally, seeing that it was already eleven o'clock in the morning, the child, Londyn, rubbed her small belly and whispered."Daddy, I'm hungry!"Hearing this, Ethan couldn't help but look at his daughter.Afterward, he bent down and lifted his daughter into his arms."So, what does my girl want to eat?!""I want fried chicken!""Mmm, anything else you want to eat?!""I also want French fries!""Mmm!""B
Although the pinch hurt, Ethan didn't dare to groan. On the contrary, he had a broad smile on his face, squinting at Londyn with a look of pure enjoyment.Seeing this, Londyn became even more annoyed.However, their daughter, who was a little puzzled, tilted her head to look at them both, saying..."What are you two doing?!"Suddenly caught in their clandestine action, Londyn felt a moment of panic and hastily retreated several steps.Yet, Ethan unexpectedly reached out, grabbing her waist with a strong pull.Caught off guard, Londyn helplessly fell into Ethan's embrace."Ah, so embarrassing! You're kissing!"Though she vocalized these words and even went so far as to shield her eyes, it was clear her tone was full of excitement.The only one in distress was Londyn, desperately trying to escape Ethan's embrace, her heart slightly vexed as she glared at him.Knowing when to stop, Ethan had no intention of angering Londyn further.So, he cleared his throat, pulling back his hands.Simul