Chapter 7: Small daughter
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Old Master Reed wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, then muttered:
"Alexander Reed? Why does this name sound so familiar?"
After a pause, he suddenly seemed to remember something, his eyes widening, his whole body shuddering once more!
"Alexander Reed! The Reed family! Isn't he... Isn't he supposed to be dead five years ago?"
At this moment, Old Master Reed felt as if he had fallen into an ice pit!
Was he just talking to a person or to a ghost?
Meanwhile, after leaving the bathhouse, Alexander Reed returned to his villa.
Lyra Reed, perhaps due to her living conditions, still couldn't speak.
The child's spirit had been severely damaged! Except for Alexander Reed, it was very difficult for others to approach her! For example, Victor Knight.
This made Alexander Reed both heartbroken and a bit worried!
He definitely needed to find a way to gradually teach Lyra Reed how to speak, and then, to continue to expose her to other people. Only this way could Lyra Reed have a normal life.
...
At noon, Emily Snow from next door drove her Ferrari home again, and seeing Alexander Reed cleaning the garden with a little girl beside him, her eyes lit up.
"Oh! Where did you get this child from?"
She quickly ran to Lyra Reed's side, but Lyra Reed was so scared that she quickly ran behind Alexander Reed, her small hand gripping Alexander Reed's pants tightly, using furtive glances to look at Emily Snow, full of wariness!
Alexander Reed patted the little girl's head, comforting her:
"Don't be afraid, she's not a bad person!"
But Lyra Reed still wouldn't come forward, only timidly looking at her.
Emily Snow smiled gently, her large eyes sparkling like water, curving into crescent moons.
"Come to sister, sister will give you something yummy. Do you want it?"
As she spoke, Emily Snow took a candy from her bag. Lyra Reed swallowed, she had seen the children at the orphanage eat this before.
When they ate lollipops, they looked very satisfied. This thing must taste very good!
Thinking of this, the little girl looked up at Alexander Reed. Alexander Reed looked at her with encouraging eyes, and only then did Lyra Reed dare to take small steps towards Emily Snow, accept the lollipop, then quickly run back to Alexander Reed's side. Like showing off an achievement, her small hand held the lollipop high, offering it to Alexander Reed.
Alexander Reed put down the broom in his hand, squatted beside Lyra Reed, and unwrapped the lollipop for the little one.
"Eat it, it's very delicious!"
Only then did Lyra Reed happily eat the lollipop.
Seeing her face full of satisfied smiles, Alexander Reed also smiled understandingly.
He stood up and nodded to Emily Snow.
"Thank you!"
This thank you was not just for giving his daughter a lollipop, but more for letting him know about his daughter's existence!
Otherwise, he might never have met his daughter again!
"No need to be polite!"
Emily Snow smiled like sunshine, beautiful as a flower.
She truly had looks to be proud of. If Alexander Reed didn't have genuine feelings for his wife, he might have been a little moved?
"By the way, this little girl, where did she come from?"
"She's my daughter!"
"Your daughter! My goodness, your child is already this big?"
Emily Snow's almond eyes widened, her small mouth agape in surprise.
Then, as if realizing the rudeness in her tone, Emily Snow immediately apologized.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it!"
Alexander Reed shook his head.
"It's nothing!"
"Right, now that we're neighbors, why don't we have lunch together, my treat!"
Alexander Reed smiled faintly and said:
"If we're talking about treating, it should be me treating! You choose a place!"
"I know there's a Western restaurant in the city center that specializes in children's food."
Alexander Reed nodded.
"If that's the case, then you lead the way!"
"Alright! Let's go!"
They both drove their own cars, one in front and one behind, heading into the city center.
Lyra Reed was very afraid of strangers. After arriving at the crowded place, she hugged Alexander Reed and wouldn't let go.
Even when Emily Snow wanted to hold her for a bit, she wouldn't allow it.
But Emily Snow didn't mind. After all, Alexander Reed had just moved in yesterday, and Lyra Reed had just met her today.
The two entered the restaurant and, under the guidance of a waiter, sat at a window seat on the second floor.
"Hello, may I ask what you would like to eat?"
"Do you have any dishes suitable for children?"
"We have many meal packages for children. Moreover, we're currently introducing a new package. If the three of you agree to take a family photo and allow it to be posted on the restaurant's advertising board, you'll get a 60% discount!!"
Emily Snow's face flushed red.
"You misunderstand, we're not a family!"
"Ah, I'm sorry, my apologies."
The waiter quickly apologized.
Emily Snow waved her hand, saying:
"It's alright, please get us one of the restaurant's signature children's meal packages, and two adult meals."
"Alright! If you want to check the progress of your meal, you can scan the QR code on the table with your phone. You can also order additional dishes!"
"Thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
After the waiter left, Emily Snow sneaked a glance at Alexander Reed, only to find Alexander Reed and Lyra Reed playing, completely unaware of her.
This made her a bit envious.
"Your relationship with your daughter is so good! Unlike my father, who from beginning to end only cares about his business, never caring about me!"
Alexander Reed calmly said:
"I've also just reunited with my daughter. I've been away for years."
"Right, where is the girl's mother? Why haven't I seen her?"
Emily Snow's words made Alexander Reed silent for a moment. Emily Snow seemed to realize something and hurriedly spoke:
"I'm... I'm sorry, did I say something wrong!"
"It's alright!"
Alexander Reed shook his head.
"You'll have a chance to meet her in the future!"
Emily Snow vaguely felt that Alexander Reed and his wife were divorced, or else something unexpected had happened to his wife!
This made her feel even more sorry for Lyra Reed.
This little girl, just like herself, was young but already without a mother.
Soon the food was served. Emily Snow handed the meal to Lyra Reed, smiling gently.
"Little sister, eat up, the food here is very delicious!"
With the earlier lollipop experience, Lyra Reed no longer had big reservations about Emily Snow as before, but she took a piece of food and didn't eat it first, instead offering it to Alexander Reed.
This warmed Alexander Reed's heart.
He didn't refuse and directly ate the food. Lyra Reed's face immediately showed a happy smile, and then she started eating like a whirlwind.
The warmth between father and daughter deeply moved Emily Snow. She poured two glasses of fruit juice, one for Alexander Reed and one for herself, raising her glass and saying:
"Come, let's toast to becoming neighbors from now on!"
Alexander Reed picked up his fruit juice and clinked glasses with Emily Snow.
They both had cars, so they didn't drink alcohol.
"In the future, I hope Miss Snow will take care of us more!"
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