Chapter 8
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Thud!
Leon collapsed to the ground, trembling all over!
He was truly afraid! The capital he had always been proud of was nothing but a joke in front of Ethan!
Leon scanned the powerful figures around him with trembling muscles on his face.
These were high-ranking individuals throughout the federation! Yet, these top-tier elites were all bowing respectfully before Ethan!
Creak!
The sound of the wheelchair moving was particularly jarring. Leon looked up to see Ethan's figure appearing in front of him.
Ethan looked down and asked, "I heard you need rare blood types? My daughter is so young, and she doesn't have much blood. I'm her father. How about taking my blood instead?"
Crash!
It was as if a bolt of lightning struck Leon's mind! 'I get it! I understand everything! This terrifying man is July's father!'
Leon was in utter chaos! 'How could this be?! That girl was just a nobody! Why does she have such a terrifying father?!'
But now was not the time to ponder this.
Leon, no longer arrogant, put on a fawning smile, "Respected Master, I'm... I'm sorry! I shouldn't have coveted your daughter. It was all my fault. Please forgive me!"
Ethan smiled, but his smile carried the chill of winter. He shook his head lightly, "If I hadn't shown up, who would have spared my daughter? Your son's life is precious, but my daughter's life isn't, right?"
As he spoke, Ethan slowly stood up, like a king descending upon the world.
Ethan seemed like the ruler of the world, saying to Leon, "God looks down on all beings and will punish all the sinners. The sins you have committed will be redeemed with blood!"
The next day, when the sun shone on this land again, explosive news spread throughout Greenhill City.
The Mitchell family had a fire in the middle of the night. All 132 direct descendants perished. There were no survivors!
No one pursued the authenticity of the fire. For ordinary citizens, it was just more gossip to talk about over meals.
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In the hospital ward, July's eyes curved into crescent moons, and her soft voice asked, "Are you my dad?"
Ethan nodded, "July, I am your dad. Daddy came to see you!"
The little girl's eyes suddenly lit up, and crystal-clear tears filled her eyes. She threw herself into Ethan's arms, her voice thick with sobs, "Daddy is here! Daddy finally came! I'm no longer a fatherless child! Daddy, you won't leave us again, will you?"
The joyful voice carried deep grievances. Ethan felt a sharp pain in his heart. He hugged July's frail body tightly as if trying to pour all his gentleness into her.
Ethan, with his kindest voice, said slowly, "July, I'm sorry. I came late! From now on, Daddy will never leave you and will stay with you and Mommy."
July looked up at Ethan with bright, hopeful eyes. "Really?"
Ethan nodded, "Of course!"
July smiled happily and said to Ethan, "Then... make a vow."
Ethan laughed and nodded, "Daddy vows never to leave July and Mommy again, okay?"
July threw herself into Ethan's arms, "Okay, Daddy promised! Daddy, our family will never be apart."
Seeing July's long-lost bright smile, Sophia couldn't help but tear up! She bit her lip, her eyes complicated. She had thought she would never have any more connections with Ethan in her life, but for July's sake, she decided to give Ethan another chance and herself a glimmer of hope!
The laughter of Ethan and July soon filled the entire ward, and a faint smile appeared on Sophia's face.
At that moment, her phone rang.
Ethan heard the hurried conversation and saw Sophia's face turn a bit pale.
He asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Sophia said slowly, "My dad wants me to take July back home!"
Hearing this, a strange emotion flashed in Ethan's eyes. When he first saw Sophia and July, he had already sent people to find out everything about their lives.
Sophia's family was considered a second-tier family in Greenhill City. Her mother passed away early, and her father remarried, having another daughter. This half-sister was three years younger than Sophia.
Originally, Sophia could have lived a carefree life, but five years ago, she got pregnant out of wedlock and insisted on giving birth to July. Her father, who had always doted on her, was very angry and expelled her from the family without any support!
The stubborn Sophia, with her frail body, bore the burden of supporting herself and her daughter! Over the past five years, Sophia had washed dishes in the cold winter, queued up for relief funds in the scorching sun, and suffered bullying, humiliation, and countless insults and glares!
In the prime of her life, Sophia should had been pampered, but endured countless hardships!
Thinking of this, Ethan felt a deep pain in his heart. 'This is all my fault!'
Sophia suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with confusion, "Ethan, do you think I should go back?"
Ethan looked at her tenderly, "That's your home. Why not? This time, I'll go with you!"
There was something he didn't say! According to his investigation, Sophia's father, Charles Harris, cared deeply for her and had secretly supported her countless times over the past five years. But Sophia was completely unaware.
All this was due to her seemingly kind and beautiful stepmother.
Thinking of this, Ethan's eyes showed determination. 'Sophia, don't worry. Now that I've found you, I will surely create a haven for you! I will help you reclaim everything that belongs to you!'
Encouraged by Ethan, Sophia's eyes gradually showed a hint of determination. She nodded, "Okay. Then let's go home together!"
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