Chapter 352
This topic snuffed out the remaining warmth in Eileen’s heart. After bidding Josue goodbye, she headed upstairs.
Taking Gabriela from Milford, Eileen prepared some formula for bedtime. Watching Gabriela grip the bottle tightly with both hands, her large eyes fixed on her, Eileen felt a surge of affection.
“Your dad doesn’t dislike you, sweetheart. He just doesn’t know you’re his daughter. Let your godfather help you spend more time with him. He’s bound to fall in love with you, my dear,” Eileen whispered gently. Although she claimed it didn’t bother her, that wasn’t entirely true.
Her feelings were mixed, and she couldn’t fully blame Bryan either. She hoped for more father-daughter interactions. Even if Bryan didn’t warm up to Gabriela initially, perhaps more time together would change his feelings.
“But this is his only chance. Let’s set a time,” Eileen knew she couldn’t wait indefinitely for Bryan to connect with Gabriela. Ten days, at most.
“You’re so adorable. If he still doesn’t appreciate you after ten days, my dear, I’ll make sure he regrets it, and we won’t bother with him anymore.”
Gabriela seemed to sense Eileen’s mood, or perhaps just enjoyed the sound of her voice, as she began kicking her legs so vigorously that her blanket fell off.
Eileen caught her tiny feet, playing with them a bit before they both settled down to sleep.
The next morning, Josue arrived to take Gabriela before Bryan came downstairs to prevent any suspicion.
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Eileen agreed but gave him a specific instruction: “Hope he grows to like Gabriela within ten days. If not, consider this ten-day delay before revealing her identity his punishment. If he still doesn’t warm up to her after that, it won’t matter. In my eyes, you’ll be more of a father to her than he will ever be.”
This decision was mostly because of Gabriela.
Hearing this, Josue couldn’t hide his delight. He secretly hoped the ten days would pass quickly. If Bryan didn’t warm up to Gabriela, he believed he could establish a closer connection with her than Bryan ever could.
“Just make sure to give Bryan every opportunity to bond with her. No tricks,” Eileen cautioned, noticing Josue’s mischievous grin.
Feeling slightly abashed, Josue responded, “Don’t worry. I’m the most honest person you’ll meet. I won’t play any games.”
With Gabriela safely delivered to Bryan’s place by Josue, Bryan descended the stairs later, hearing Gabriela’s cheerful sounds before he reached the living room.
Curious, he quickened his pace and soon sported the little girl on the living room mat.
Gabriela noticed him and made a curious sound, kicking her feet energetically until she tumbled face-first onto the mat.
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