Chapter 849: A Hundred Ways to Appease a Daughter

As Ian finished speaking, Brandon and his brothers rubbed their ears and leaned closer, making sure they hadn’t misheard. They needed to hear this clearly. The next moment, Ruud clasped his hands together in a respectful gesture and spoke earnestly. “Yes, I am Tina’s father, Natalie’s husband. But I never abandoned her. Back then, I had an urgent mission and had to return to the battlefield immediately. Before leaving, I searched for Natalie, but I couldn’t find her. With time running out, I had no choice but to leave without saying goodbye.” Ruud continued, “When the war ended, I returned to look for her, but no matter where I searched, I couldn’t find her. Over the years, I never stopped looking. What I didn’t know was that she had given birth to a daughter. It wasn’t until today, during the trial, when I saw Tina, that I suspected the truth. Later, a doctor from Tina’s lab conducted a paternity test, which confirmed that I am her biological father.” Ruud bowed again. “Dad, I owe