Chapter 221

They were completely lost in each other until they heard the rapid thuds of small feet coming down the stairs. “The kids are here,” Elyana whispered, patting his chest. Daimon let out a helpless sigh and pulled back. Elyana wiped her face quickly with her palm, her breathing slightly uneven. “Mummy!” Jessica’s voice rang out. “Brother won’t let me play his game. They’re playing together but said I can’t join!” She stomped her foot on the floor, teary-eyed. “Come here, my princess,” Daimon said, lifting Jessica into his arms. “Daddy will scold them for you.” “Really?” Jessica’s face brightened as she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. “Of course.” He carried her upstairs. Elyana watched them go, her heart tugged softly. Just a few days ago, she and Daimon had told Jessica the truth—that Daimon was her and Joxan’s real father. Jessica had hesitated at first, but unlike Joxan, she hadn’t been stubborn. She’d accepted Daimon with surprising ease. And now, she clung to him like she h