Chapter 554: Chapter 554

"I bet you do… Yet let yourself be, for it is only natural, dear." — Giving a kiss on my crown, he acknowledged; actually serious without laughter. Somehow easygoing as we both appeared to be. Taking the moment that settled our humor aster my nod of agreement to think over what he was about to inform me. — "Sweetie… I was thinking if it was wise to say it or not… but I believe the sooner I tell you the better for your spirit."

"? Is there something wrong? You appear concerned, Dad."

"No, there is nothing wrong… I only doubted since it could be a bit of an unsavoury thing to say on a day like this… yet you are like me. You would prefer to learn about it without delay."

"Well, I do have such beliefs… What is it? Is it about Paul and Theressa?"

"Yes. You guessed correctly. The judges were against it when I told them about your request. They deemed it unhealthy given how everything unfolded…"

"Oh… I see…"