Chapter 1854
Shawn caught the sarcasm in Zaydens words but merely frowned, ignoring the taunt.
He signaled with a wave, and one of the black-clad bodyguards stepped forward, cradling something in his arms.
He was holding a newborn baby girl.
The child nestled softly in the guards arms, her tiny sounds filling the cold room, her face innocent.
Zaydens gaze flicked briefly to the infant, but there was no warmth in his eyes.
His voice was cold as he asked, Why are you bringing a child here? Before Shawn could respond, Zaydens mind raced with possibilities.
Could this be Holdens twisted revenge? Did Holden want to torment him by forcing him to care for a baby? If that was the case, he would kill the child without hesitation.
A malicious glint flickered in Zaydens gaze, but Shawns calm voice cut through his thoughts. Although this child was born prematurely, she survived.
I brought her here for you to see, After a pause, he continued, This is your first and last meeting with your daughter.
When Zayden heard Shawns words, his gaze returned to the baby.
His eyes, once filled with cold indifference, now widened in astonishment.
This child was his daughter? You dont believe it? Shawn, observing Zaydens stunned look, said with a calm indifference.
Yes, this child is indeed yours.
Mr.
Fredrick had a paternity test conducted the moment she was born.
Could it be that Holden wasnt deceiving him? Zayden knew he was now a prisoner, an easy target for any sort of revenge Holden might seek.
Holden wouldnt deceive him; it was not worth the trouble.
The weight of fatherhood settled upon him.
His usual detachment faded as he urged the bodyguard in black, who was cradling the baby, Please, hand her to me.
The bodyguard hesitated, looking to Shawn for confirmation.
Upon receiving a nod, he approached Zayden and gently transferred the baby into his arms.
Zayden held his daughter tenderly. The baby did not cry or squirm.
Instead, she yawned and stretched her little body.
Overcome with emotion, Zayden suddenly broke down in tears.
This was the baby Sadie had brought into his life, his very own flesh and blood… His gaze lingered on the babys face, and he trembled as he reached out to gently touch her small hand.
The baby, her eyes half-lidded, remained undisturbed by his touch.
Her tiny hand curled around his finger.
Something about the way his daughter clung to his hand made Zaydens heart skip a beat.
His eyes welled up with tears, blurring his vision.