Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 101

Leo opened the bags, and a mini shop of toys, dolls, snacks, and painting supplies scattered on her bed. He must have emptied the entire racks to purchase these items for Jane.

My little girl was thrilled to see her favorite toys, it seemed that Leo had taken Zoe's assistance to select these gifts.

"These toys are so pretty. Can I have them, mommy?"

Just like an obedient kid, Jane asked for my permission, I helped her sort things out.

"Of course, Jane. These are all yours. You can play with whatever you like."

She shortlisted the doll house and stuffed toys to play with first and thanked Leo.

"Thank you, uncle. I love your presents."

Leo's bright smile vanished from his face, replacing it with great yearning. My sensitive child immediately realized her fault and apologized.

"Oops!

Thank you, dad!"

She put her hand on her mouth, feeling scared, I was also unsettled by Leo's upcoming reaction. However, he was surprisingly patient today. He didn't show a speck of displeasure and acted all mature, speaking gently.

"There is no need to apologize, my little angel. Now, I am here. You will be accustomed to calling me dad like Zoe."

Jane was instantly relaxed after Leo's assurance, she asked him.

"You are so kind. Can I eat these snacks now?"

Leo gave me the boxes and said,

"Laura, please plate up these snacks for Jane."

As this meeting went on smoothly, I walked out of the room, Bright was standing in the hallway attentively. I eyed him to go inside and keep an eye on Leo. He nodded in affirmation, relieving my worry.

In the kitchen, Leo's drastically changed behavior made me wonder.

"If Leo is so good with kids, then why is Zoe an unhappy boy?"

From what I had seen, Zoe was a neglected child, too solemn and grown up for his age. He always idealized my relationship with Jane, like he had never experienced his parents' love.

Now, looking at Leo, it was evident that he was so excited to be with Jane, then why was he strict with Zoe?

But still, you are wearing this watch. This is unacceptable!"

My heart trembled as the fear of Jane's delicate emotional condition struck me like a lightning bolt. I hurriedly picked her up and took her outside, using flowers in the garden for distraction. The fresh wind and lovely sunset worked as magic, my little girl was appeased by the beauty of nature.

Then I played her favorite Disney movie ‘Frozen' and gave her some snacks. Her therapist had told me to use fairy land in movies to provide her with the necessary escape from the harsh reality.

Phew!

It was a narrow escape!

Jane could go back to the dark world of depression due to Bright's carelessness, it was fortunate that the therapists' methods eliminated the chances of any damage. After dodging the bullet, I returned to her room, Bright and Leo were still arguing on the same topic.

"I swear to God that it was an accident. How can I deliberately harm Jane?

She is like my own child."

"But she isn't your child!

I am Jane's father."