When Dorothy returned to the hospital, Belle had just woken up. When she saw the deserts that her mother had bought, she covered her little mouth and giggled happily, “Mommy, did you buy these for me specifically? That’s so great! Thank you so much, Mommy.”
These days, Belle had eaten too much light and tasteless food. It had been a long while since she had eaten anything that had any taste at all.
Dorothy pouted and pointed to the quiet man next to her, “Belle, you’ve guessed wrong. I didn’t buy them. He bought it for you.”
“Oh, really?”
Belle turned her head to look at Credence, who had been standing calmly next to Dorothy all the while. She blinked her big blue eyes and thanked him sincerely, “Well then, thank you, Daddy.”
After saying that, she looked back at Dorothy and hurriedly grabbed a few cakes to eat. While she ate, she muttered, “Mommy, although this daddy is handsome, he is not as handsome as the one I found before. Do you want to consider changing a daddy for me?”
Dorothy felt helpless as she replied, “You only know how to act cute! Even stuffing your mouth with food can’t stop you from blabbering. A father is not someone you can change willy nilly just because you feel like it.”
The graceful man who was standing at the sidelines quietly looked over as he suppressed his anger but it dissipated instantly when he saw that Dorothy and Belle were looking at him with matching smiles.
A light flashed in his eyes as he let out a doting smile. He casually handed Belle a bottle of her favorite milk tea and said, “Belle, if you admit I’m your father, then you can have any cake or milk tea you want from the whole city. How does that sound?”
Because she had been in poor health since she was a child, Belle could only have small bites of food that were hard-to-digest. Once she tasted a little bit, she was not allowed to eat them anymore.
One had to admit that the bargain Credence was making at that moment had properly enticed a little foodie like her.
It did not take long before she made her decision. She blinked her big blue eyes dreamily, as if she could see countless delicious cakes with wings flying towards her at that moment.
Belle reached out her thin arm and hooked her little finger onto the silver cuffs of Credence’s shirt. She tried her best to smile brilliantly and acted cute as she spoke. “Oh, Daddy, you’re the world’s most handsome and the best father in the world. I love you so much!”
Her daughter’s words were obviously more exaggerated than her thoughts. Dorothy was so amused by Belle’s act that she couldn’t help but let out a laugh. She laughed so hard that she had to bend over to contain herself.
Feeling the man’s cold gaze on her, she looked up and gave him a smile.
Her look was charming with a hint of teasing. Like a naughty little fox that was trying to steal his affection.
Credence felt as if his body had been electrocuted; a numbing sensation spread from head to toe. While his daughter was busy eating, he quietly walked behind Dorothy, pressed a certain body part of his against the soft skin on her waist, then shamelessly grinned against her a few times.
This d*mned man could really be aroused at any point in time.
Dorothy’s heart was racing. She didn’t like how eagerly Credence flirted with her, especially in front of their daughter. It made her feel embarrassed and angry at the same time.
After quickly moving to the side to avoid Credence’s harassment, she could not help but turn around and glare at him fiercely, “What are you doing?”
The man’s eyes glinted innocently. He lowered his head and glanced at her exposed collar before answering, “You bent down too much when you laughed just now. I couldn’t help myself.”
Dorothy lowered her head to look at herself and noticed that her collar was showing too much.
She had almost bent a full 90º which led her snowy-white breasts to be blatantly displayed in front of Credence.
So, it was her fault that he had gotten hard?!
Dorothy was so upset that she did not want to speak to him. Just as she was about to raise her high heels and step on the man’s calf, she saw him quickly turn around and walk out of the ward to answer a call.
He was smart to run while he still could.
…
In the corridor outside, Credence lit a cigarette and smoked leisurely. As he raised his hand and placed the phone to his ear, he heard Jonathan’s surprised voice on the phone.
“D*mn, Credence, good news, the paternity test results came out, fresh out of the oven. Hold on, let me flip to the last page to see the results.
Alright, Credence, listen closely. After a professional appraisal, the similarity between the DNA of the two parties is 99%!
That means you and Belle are biologically related. She is your biological daughter, and you are her biological father. That is the truth, it’s been proven now.
What do you think? Are you surprised? Feeling elated? Excited? Are you going to go insane from happiness now?”
At that moment, Credence was overjoyed, as if fireworks were blooming in his heart, but he merely replied casually, “You talk too much! I remember that there is still a directorial position open in Africa. I can discuss it with Marvin and have you assigned there.”
The next second, the man continued to ask in a low voice, “I know you’re not smart enough to come up with a plan like that. Come on, tell me. Who set the DNA test up?”
“On the other end, Jonathan immediately cursed and cried in a dramatic manner, “Credence, you really f*cking look down on me. I may not be as smart as you or Marvin, but I am still much smarter than other ordinary people. Why can’t you see past my handsome appearance and recognize my strong internal talents?”
“Ah, about that, just as you have guessed. Marv did it in secret. He was afraid that you wouldn’t agree to it if he suggested bluntly.”
“After all, judging from how important Dorothy is to you, I’m sure that you wouldn’t have let us be suspicious of her.”
He had to admit, Jonathan’s words hit him deeply.
If Marvin had blatantly suggested, he would never agree.
All because he wanted to believe in Dorothy and not doubt her anymore. Even if Belle did not look like him at all.
No, not entirely.
At least Belle was clever enough to judge the severity of situations. That was a similar trait she shared with him.
“Alright then. I’m hanging up now.”
Just as Credence was about to go to the expert’s consultation room to ask about Belle’s condition after hanging up the phone, Victor’s call came in.
After learning that the man had important information to tell him in person, Credence raised his eyebrows and his narrow eyes quickly squinted, his gaze looking cold and bloody. “I’m in the hospital at Eastern Ring Road. Come over immediately, I will be waiting for you at the cafe near the intersection.”
It was a bloody battle between men. He did not want Dorothy or his daughter to know about it.
After that, Credence put his phone back into his pocket. When he passed the trash can, he threw away the half-burnt cigarette butt in his hand and quickened his pace towards the hospital gates.
When he arrived at the parking lot, he got into his black Maybach and sped to the destination.
After arriving at the coffee shop, Credence booked a private room to ensure privacy. He ordered a steaming cup of coffee, sipped it elegantly, and sat in the room as he waited for Victor’s arrival.