Mommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return novel Chapter 63

From within the Fort Eagle Military Camp, the biggest estate, an old home of the Davis family, had helpers scrambling left and right in preparation for Samantha's return.

"What is all this? Why have you invited some of Sam's previous classmates? Even Clayton and his family are here," Winfield Davis probed with his brows drawn together, seeing so many people gathered in their dining room that ten-thirty in the morning.

"Well, Winfield. This is your daughter's official return to the mansion. We thought it would be nice for her to meet up with old friends and see familiar faces," suggested Catherine Davis. "I even invited some of your relatives, coming from the Davis side!"

"Today is a day for Samantha to rejoice, coming back to this home!" Catherine exclaimed. "That's why we prepared so much food!"

She smiled at Winfield Davis before saying, "I can't wait to see her!"

It baffled Winfield how his wife was so eager to see Samantha. Sure, it was her idea to end the long years of silence between them, but as far as he could recall, she was never ambitious to see his daughter since the conflict between Samantha and Annie came about.

He could not help but remark, "How easy it is for you to shift your mood now that Sam is Ethan Wright's wife."

Catherine leaned back at his words. She looked around before answering, "We can't help it. It's amazing how she became Ethan's wife, but since she is, we can't be in conflict with the Wrights. Besides, it's like I said... I'm sure Sam had regretted her mistakes."

She caressed the arms of her husband and suggested, "Let's move on from here. Why don't you take your seat and have some appetizer while waiting for your daughter?"

Winfield was unsure if this was the best welcome, especially since there are still matters that he and his daughter have not covered. Samantha's arrival was supposed to be a time for them to have a proper talk, more than to celebrate. However, he did not also have the heart to push away the people who were already present.

He simply took his seat and entertained the probing of Clayton's father.

Just as they were having a busy discussion, the maids came in to announce, "General, madam, a really nice car has arrived."

"Oh, that must be them!" Catherine turned to Annie and suggested, "Let's go meet them! Come on, Winfield!"

The three of them walked in the direction of the door, but to their surprise, only Amanda and Daniel Wright came out of the luxury Audi.

Amanda, in her alluring and elegant stance, looked up to Winfield and said, "Long time to no see, Winfield."

"I could say the same, Amanda," answered the general.

"Right. These are Ethan's parents! The famous, Daniel and Amanda Wright!" Catherine eagerly remarked with a smile. "Who could ever forget how the great Daniel Wright gave rise to the biggest corporation in the city!"

Forcing a smile, Daniel walked towards the mansion door with his wife. He answered, "Thank you for the compliments."

Daniel extended his hand first to the general and told, "It has been a long time, Winfield. Who would have thought our children would end up... getting married."

"Daniel, Amanda. It's nice to see you again," said Winfield. "This is my wife, Catherine and my other daughter, Annie."

Annie and Catherine fell bemused at the familiarity the two parties were giving to each other. Catherine could not help but probe, "You seem to... know each other well."

"Yes, we do," said Winfield.

"I can't believe you forgot, Catherine. Well, I can't blame, you. Back then, my husband was still the new CEO of the Wright Diamond Corporation." Amanda offered her hand to Catherine and said, "I came here once and introduced myself as Sarah's friend."

Shifting her gaze to Winfield, Amanda revealed, "Your wife did not allow me to see Samantha back then."

While Winfield frowned, Catherine burst into laughter. She frowned as she turned to Winfield and said, "I - I don't remember and I must have forgotten already." She sneered and added, "There were so many people who introduced themselves as Sarah's friend and I was just being protective of Sam back then!"

When a realization hit her, Catherine asked, "So... so you knew Samantha."

"Of course, I am... her godmother," Amanda answered with a smile.

Both the jaws of Annie and Catherine dropped. They were planning to ruin Samantha in the face of Ethan's parents, but now they weren't sure if that was still possible.

"You - you are Sam's godmother?" Annie repeated with a trembling voice.

"Yes, I am," Amanda answered.

Turning to the general, Amanda added, "Sam and Ethan are running late. There was a problem in their house that cause their delayed departure. So we can have a little chat while waiting for them."