Chapter 280 The puppy barks
Faced with the little girl's question, Mr. Langdon was at a loss for words.
Because it was indeed him who broke the promise. As for the reason for breaking the promise, it was that he was too busy and had to postpone the plan.
Before he could answer, Sophie whispered, "It's okay, Daddy."
“Sophie…” Mr. Langdon looked at her apologetically, “I’m sorry, darling, I didn’t mean to break my promise, and I didn’t forget our agreement, I just…”
“It’s okay,” Sophie said softly. “I know, I love you, Daddy.”
Mr. Langdon hugged her, moved, and said, "Sophie, my little angel."
Mao Mao leaned against her father's broad chest, looking at them with a puzzled expression, making a confused "hmm" sound in her throat, like a puppy purring.
She tilted her little head back to look at Lou Dashuai. Lou Dashuai thought she was envious, so he quickly imitated Mr. Langdon and hugged her tightly, nuzzling her little face against his, and said in his deep voice, "Maomao, you are also Daddy's little angel!"
Mao Mao's face was distorted from being rubbed: "...Ugh."
After finally being rubbed clean, one side of her soft little face turned bright red.
Lou Hongjian turned to his brother and complained, "Luckily, I didn't inherit my father's lack of romantic understanding."
Lou Yansui nodded in deep agreement: "That's right."
Mao Mao didn't want to be praised by her father; she just couldn't understand it.
Sophie is clearly unhappy, so why does she say it's okay?
Mother said that lying will turn you into a puppy, so you have to tell her what's really on your mind. If she doesn't tell, how will Mother know? Mother isn't a little worm in Mao Mao's belly, and she can't understand a puppy's barks.
Mao Mao was confused: "Sophie, don't you want a new dad?"
“Of course!” Mr. Langdon interjected, “Sophie only needs one father, me!”
Mao Mao: "The new dad can play with Sophie."
Mr. Langdon: "Me too!"
Mao Mao: "But you didn't keep your word."
Mr. Langdon: "..."
Taking the opportunity, Lou Dashuai said, "Mao Mao, Dad has never broken his promises to you. You only need one Dad."
Mr. Langdon looked down at his daughter: "Sophie, do you want a new dad?"
Sophie hesitated, "Daddy, I..."
Although she didn't make a decision immediately, her hesitation was enough to shock Mr. Langdon.
He was deeply hurt: "Sophie!?"
“It’s okay, Uncle,” Mao Mao comforted him. “Even if Sophie has a new dad, you’re still her dad. A person can have more than one dad, and Sophie can have several dads. When you’re busy, let the new dad play with Sophie.”
Mr. Langdon objected loudly: "No way!"
Lou Dashuai shouted even louder: "Mao Mao, one father is enough for a person!"
Mr. Langdon looked down at his daughter: "Sophie, is that what you think too?"
Sophie looked at Mao Mao, who was also looking at her calmly.
This is based on Mao Mao's own experience. She has a wealth of experience, not only having four older brothers and five mothers, but also several uncles who want to be her father.
Sophie mustered her courage and said, "Yes, Daddy, I want a new dad to keep me company when you're busy."
“I can play with you too,” Mr. Langdon said hastily. “No one else, no new dad, I can play with you!”
"But you're always so busy."
Mr. Langdon: "..."
Sophie lowered her eyes, her pale golden eyelashes obscuring her lake-green eyes: "Last night, I waited for you until very late, but you didn't come."
"I'm sorry, baby..."
“I know, it’s alright. Miss Bailey told me that you come here representing our country and have a very important responsibility on your shoulders. If I love you, I can’t be a stone that holds you back. So, it’s alright, Daddy.”
“No, no, no.” Mr. Langdon’s heart was breaking, and his deep blue eyes rippled like the sea. He said with heartache, “How could I ask you such a thing? I would give you all the treasures in the world, my love. I just want you to be happy. You don’t have to be so understanding. Believe me, I love you more than anything.”
However, before this, they often talked about love, but never said their true feelings.
Mr. Langdon felt guilty and heartbroken, and kissed the top of her head: "I'm sorry, Sophie. All along, I've taken your tolerance for granted. You can ask me for anything, anything you want your new dad to do."
"Really?"
"certainly."
Sophie thought for a moment, then said, "Then I..."
Mr. Langdon looked at her expectantly.
Sophie looked up at him expectantly, "Daddy, I want to go butterfly catching with Mao Mao."
"..." Mr. Langdon: "...Catching butterflies?"
"Um!"
Sophie nodded vigorously, "I want to catch butterflies with Mao Mao, go fishing, and also, and become good friends with Mao Mao!"
Mao Mao chimed in, "Sophie, I found a cave! We can go live in the cave together, sleep under leaves, and I can even tell you stories about Mao Mao!"
Sophie's eyes sparkled: "Daddy, is it okay?"
Mr. Langdon: "..."
Could he possibly say no?
“Of course, no problem.” Mr. Langdon forced a kind smile. “You can do whatever you want. But is there anything I can do for you?”
Sophie shook her head: "No."
Mr. Langdon: "..."
Sophie hesitated again: "But Miss Bailey won't agree..."
“I’ll go tell her,” Mr. Langdon said. “I’ll go tell her I agree.”
Sophie smiled broadly: "Thank you, Daddy."
In the kitchen, the chefs' bustling work came to a halt, and the last dish was ready.
Smelling the delicious aroma in the air, and knowing it was lunchtime, Mao Mao slid off Lou Dashuai's lap and enthusiastically stretched out her little hand to her friend: "Come on, Sophie, I'll take you to eat."
"good!"
The two little ones held hands and walked affectionately toward the dining table.
A chattering little voice came over: "When you're unhappy, you should eat more, and when you're happy, you can eat even more!"
"oh!"
"Sophie, I caught some butterflies for you. They're in a jar. I'll take you to see them after dinner. They're so beautiful."
"good!"
Mr. Langdon sat on the sofa, watching his youngest daughter's figure disappear from his sight.
He turned around and looked at Lou Dashuai sitting opposite him. His daughters were gone; only two fathers remained.
Commander Lou greeted, "Have some tea... Oh, and have some food, everyone go eat."
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