Chapter 340

“Daddy, where are we going?” Lottie looked up at him, blinking those long lashes like tiny fans, all innocent and sweet. “Daddy’s taking you to see an uncle first. Are you hungry, sweetheart? If yes, we’ll grab breakfast first, okay?” Prescott Ellington glanced down at the little girl in his arms, his sharp features softening into a rare tenderness. As soon as she heard they were going to meet some “uncle,” Lottie’s eyes widened with curiosity, and she quickly shook her head. “I’m not hungry! Daddy, who’s the uncle? Is he your brother?” Her curious face amused Prescott, and he gently pinched her little nose. “Daddy doesn’t have a brother. He’s Uncle Theron, a genius scientist. He’s got tons of fun stuff—you’re gonna love it.” Her words reminded him—Lydia Carter and Philip Quinn’s son, Kevin Quinn. He’d looked it up; the kid was studying in Meridia now, funded by Nina Quinn… The thought of Nina made Prescott pause for a moment. “Daddy… Daddy…” Lottie called several times before he snapp