Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return novel Chapter 29

I am very surprised at how... you are well accepting this," Samantha announced.

Ethan let go of Samantha's hand and gazed out at the city lights. He said, "Don't get me wrong, I was taken aback, but you see... My parents raised me well. I have very family-oriented parents and grandparents."

"In my father's home, he has taken in the entire household as part of his family - rather, he treats them like family. It's the same with my mother," Ethan resumed. "If my parents could accept strangers into their home and let me call them aunt and uncles - a brother even."

He turned back to Samantha and explained, "The man who looks after the security of our mansion, I consider him my brother as we grew up together. He is the son of our old driver who passed away while working for my father."

"What I am saying is, we make families out of strangers, how much more for our very own... flesh and blood. Moreover, the children are innocent and they are very intelligent kids... It's not something to be ashamed of."

"My mother would never abandon me for having children outside marriage. I can guarantee you that." He frowned and added, "She might... even be excited."

"Huh?" Samantha could not help but wonder why he said so, but she decided not to probe further and said, "I mean... that must be nice... having such a family."

It was because Ethan was about to turn thirty-three and being the only child of his parents, Amanda and Daniel Wright were now wishing for grandchildren.

Many times, they had asked Ethan to date, even setting him up on a blind date on two occasions. Sadly, he just did not like the kind of women surrounding him.

It would seem to Ethan that the women in Braeton City were all... too eager for him, and it irked him. This was part of the reason why he always had that distant aura attached to his name. In as much as possible, he did not want to attract unnecessary nuisances, especially women.

Checking the time, Ethan said, "It's getting late. We better plan for tomorrow's dinner now."

"Oh, yeah. I forgot about that," Samantha told, but before they began, she just had to tell, "Ethan, thank you so much."

She smiled and told, "I never expected that when I meet the father of my kids, it would be this... relieving. Can I just say, I am... so happy to have met you."

Ethan's mouth twitched before he admitted, "I suppose... the relief is mutual, Sam."

***

On the night of the dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Song, Ethan and the kids were already waiting in the one-carat conference room of the First Diamond Hotel.

Since the kids always thought that Ethan had been secretly there for them, just working in another city, there was really no need to orient them.

When the Song couple arrived, Ethan got up from his seat and shook their hands. He said, "Mr. and Mrs. Song, these are my children, Kyle and Kenzie... which... you have already met."

"Hello, again!" Greeted Kenzie with a bright smile. She waved at the guests and said, "I hope you love your dinner here."

"Hello," Kyle said briefly.

"Oh, the boy is a man of few words," teased Mr. Song. He looked back at Ethan and remarked, "Really, an amazing copy of you!"

As the Song couple took their seats, Mrs. Song asked, "But where is your... wife?"

"She will be joining us in a few minutes," revealed Ethan before turning to the hotel staff by the door. "Have the food served, please."

While waiting for the meals to be served, Mrs. Song could not help but interview Kenzie, especially seeing how eager she was to converse. She asked, "Little girl, do you like going to a theme park?"

"A theme park?" Kenzie asked before putting a finger on her chin.

"A theme park is where you ride rides Kenzie like the rollercoaster on TV," told Kyle.

"Oh, yeah! I saw that on TV!" Kenzie gave that dreamy look after sighing. She said, "I'd really like that."

"You see, there isn't a theme park here in Braeton City, so the kids have not gone to any," revealed Ethan. "But I've been telling them about it."

"Well, tell me, Kenzie... what would you like the theme park to include should you go?" Mr. Song, this time probed.

"Hmmm." Yet again, Kenzie pondered, putting a finger on her chest. She told, "I think... I want the biggest dollhouse where I can play a doll and dress like a princess!"

The Song couple laughed and said, "Yes, well... we can do that."

"Really? That's great!" She leaned over and whispered to the Song couple, "Daddy bought me a big dollhouse and I loved it!"

The Song couple laughed at Kenzie's excitement before turning to Kyle. Mrs. Song asked, "What about you, little man? What would you like to experience?"

"I have always been curious about roller coasters, so I'd like to try one." He frowned and corrected, "Maybe a smaller version."

"Yes, that's right. There is a smaller kind, fit for children your age," told Mrs. Song. "What else? What else do you like?"