Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 586

“Well then, Mr. Monroe isn’t very brave, is he?”

Blair’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “That’s right, Uncle’s not as brave as Little Nina.”

“Mr. Monroe, you’re a grown-up! Losing to a kid is so embarrassing!” she teased, her nose scrunched in mock disapproval.

Blair nodded without hesitation, indulging her every whim. “You’re right, Uncle’s embarrassed. Little Nina is the best.”

“Of course I am! My daddy always says I’m his little princess—the best one!”

Blair pressed his lips together, hiding a smile.

After a pause, he said gently, “You’re so sweet. I’m sure your dad loves you very much.”

“Obviously!” Little Nina puffed up with pride. “My daddy’s really tall and handsome! Way more handsome than Daisy’s dad. But he’s so busy all the time. He never has time to drop me off at preschool, and none of the other kids even know I have a super handsome dad!”

It was a thought that had been weighing on her, a tiny knot in her heart.

Just remembering how long it had been since she’d last seen her father made her chest ache.

“Mr. Monroe, I really miss my daddy.”

Something flickered in Blair’s eyes, a shadow of pain.

He swallowed and spoke softly, “When your daddy finishes his work, he’ll come home. You have to believe in him, Little Nina. Give him a little more time.”

“I do believe in him!” Little Nina looked up at Blair, her big eyes blinking. “Mr. Monroe, even though I haven’t seen your face, you kind of remind me of my daddy.”

Blair’s broad shoulders tensed at her words.

“But I know you’re not him,” she continued. “My daddy’s really, really handsome. And my mom and dad don’t get along. If you were my daddy, my mom would never let you be around her all the time!”

Blair managed a reply. “You’re right.”