Carmen came to visit with her toys, backpack, dogs, nanny and everything that she needed after breakfast the next morning. Michael had personally sent her over and it looked like she planned to stay in Cooper’s house.
Sophia had gone to bed late the night before and was still asleep. It was Linus who opened the door and Carmen sweetly greeted as she entered, “Uncle Linus!”
He was about to correct her that he was Sophia’s father’s younger brother and that he should be addressed as granduncle, but Carmen had dashed into the living room. “Grandpa!” She called in a sweet voice when she found Cooper sitting on the sofa.
Cooper was still a little upset to see Michael, but his heart melted when he heard Carmen’s voice. I’m a grandpa!
Carmen happily pounced over like a little butterfly. “Grandpa!” She called again.
“Hey,” he responded. What a charming little one!
“Grandpa, where is Mommy?” Carmen asked.
She seemed to have happily accepted the fact that Sophia was her mom.
“Your mom is still sleeping!” Cooper answered gently as he lovingly carried Carmen.
Michael spoke, “Great. Carmen, you shall accompany your grandpa and I’ll look for your mom.”
Although Carmen happily agreed, Cooper objected and glared at Michael. “No way!”
Michael did not dare to move.
“Darling, go and see if your mom is awake.” Cooper had a chilly glare when he looked at Michael, but looked gentle while addressing Carmen.
Carmen ran upstairs to look for Sophia.
Michael sat down before Cooper. “Father-in-law, just say whatever you want to say. I’m listening!” He could tell that there was something Cooper wanted to say, so he broke the ice.
Michael seemed to have gotten younger by many years when he learned that his wife was alive. He looked like he was wilting yesterday but now looked like he was blooming today—in short, he was reborn.
“I do not agree with this marriage.” Cooper cut to the chase with his opinion.
He would never agree to the marriage. Michael doesn’t deserve my daughter! Him? Be my son-in-law? In his dreams!
Cooper left after that and told Linus to send Michael out.
“Please take good care of Carmen then,” Michael said as he looked at Cooper. “I’ll come and pick her up tonight.”
After he said those words, he also left. It’s not up to you whether you agree or not!
Sophia saw that Carmen was by her bedside in her room when she woke up.
“Mommy!” Carmen called when she saw Sophia waking up.
Sophia had a mixed feeling when she saw Carmen and immediately got up to hug the young child. “Carmen, my darling, my daughter. I’m here. Mommy’s here…” Carmen is my daughter! Carmen Sophia Fletcher. My name is in her christened name! This is the child that I never had the chance to meet after her birth!
“I’m here. Mommy’s here…”
Sophia tried to hold back her tears, but her face was still covered in them.
Carmen was mature for her age and a cutie pie while she innocently consoled, “Mommy, you are a fairy and fairies don’t cry!”
Sophia nodded and suppressed her tears as she excitedly looked at her daughter. No wonder I felt a strong connection toward her. She’s my daughter after all! My daughter… I have a daughter!
As Cooper stood outside, he was assured when he looked at the mother and daughter before quietly closing the door.
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