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Chapter 394: Daddy
Chapter 394: Daddy
Prince Xing never imagined that Suixui would be his daughter.
Perhaps deep down, he secretly hoped, but when he was rational, the thought of his daughter being gone was too painful.
His daughter was his one and only, irreplaceable.
So, even if Prince Xing found Suixui adorable, he wouldn't think of her as his daughter.
Moreover, he didn't listen to others' suggestions to adopt another child as a replacement daughter to soothe his longing.
Prince Xing thought that if he did that, his daughter would blame him, and Nian Niang would blame him too.
He would also feel disgusted with himself.
Doing so would be unfair to his daughter and the new child.
But now, reality told him that Suixui was indeed his daughter.
His daughter was still alive!
With a solemn expression, Prince Xing took the documents with trembling hands and carefully flipped through the pages.
Some of the writings on the papers were smudged by water stains, undoubtedly from Duke Ling's tears when he cried.
Fortunately, it didn't affect readability.
Prince Xing read through the pages, then flipped back and reread them.
After reading it several times, Prince Xing, with a hoarse voice, asked in disbelief, "...Is she really my daughter? Is she really my daughter with Nian Niang?"
Duke Ling's tears hadn't stopped flowing: "If you don't want her, she can be mine. You know, I love Guagua dearly, and I can't bear to be apart from her. Waaah!"
Hearing this, Prince Xing lowered his head and looked at the thick stack of documents in his hand.
His daughter.
Suixui.
Mingxi.
Prince Xing closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down as much as possible.
But he couldn't calm down.
Upon hearing the news that his daughter was alive, Prince Xing's heart was filled with overwhelming emotions.
He thought that at this moment, right now, he wanted to see Suixui.
However, he was afraid that his current excitement and solemn expression might scare the child, so after standing up, Prince Xing slowly sat down again.
He raised his hand and slowly rubbed his face, as if trying to warm up his expression: "Will the child be scared if I keep a straight face?"
Duke Ling, seeing Prince Xing's expression, which seemed both happy and sad, rolled his eyes and said with a choked voice, "You'll scare her even if you don't keep a straight face."
Prince Xing didn't mind his words.
It was just a little venting.
He could handle it.
Prince Xing thought that what he needed to consider now was how to act or express himself when he saw Suixui.
Duke Ling, with Suixui, hadn't walked far; after looking at the flowers for a while, they turned back.
Suixui, after listening to Princess Qi talk about her birth parents for half a day, vaguely understood that she had found her biological parents.
Suixui knew that Princess Qi and Prince Ling loved her, but they weren't her birth parents.
Although Suixui didn't quite understand the difference between biological and non-biological parents, she knew she was different from her brother.
Her brother was born from Princess Qi's womb, but she wasn't.
Now, she had found her birth parents too!
Suixui felt a bit dazed and excited.
She slowly gained everything she didn't have before.
Even her birth parents!
However, Princess Qi said that her birth mother had passed away early.
After hearing this, Suixui still felt a bit sad.
The little girl asked uncertainly, "Is the gentle Auntie from my dreams my birth mother?"
Princess Qi wasn't sure either, but to comfort the child, she thought for a moment and nodded lightly: "It should be. Your birth mother missed you, so she came to see you in your dreams."
Thinking about the gentle aunt from her dream, although she couldn't hear the words, Suixui could sense the other's actions and felt a genuine tenderness.
The aunt lovingly caressed her head and smiled at her.
Recalling the dream scene, Suixui felt a warm sensation.
Is this what it feels like to have a mother?
She had experienced this comforting warmth from Mother Empress before.
Now, she felt it again from her birth mother.
Suixui...
She liked this feeling of warmth and comfort.
She wanted to be like others, having her own parents.
Ideally, they would be loving parents.
Just as the two returned, Prince Xing had finished washing his face and adjusted his emotions. He was about to go look for Suixui when he saw someone, and he felt a bit nervous.
Duke Ling had said that the princess would explain things to the child, but since she was young, she might not understand.
Therefore, Prince Xing needed to be mindful of Suixui's emotions and not do anything rash.
His biological daughter deserved love, even if she called another man 'Father King'. He couldn't bear to deny her.
At this moment, standing at the door, Prince Xing looked at the little girl before him, so different from before. His throat felt blocked, unable to utter a word.
He raised his hand, wanting to hold Suixui, but fearing his cold tone might scare her, he awkwardly froze.
Suixui looked at the slightly different Prince Xing and tilted her adorable little head. Then, with uncertainty, she asked, "Mother Empress said you're my daddy. Is it true?"
The little girl was unsure and wanted confirmation from her father.
Having never had a father, she didn't know what it felt like to have one.
She had finally gained a father's love, and it was multiplied.
Now, with her birth father, she wondered if he would...
Love her?
With clear eyes and a crisp voice, Suixui asked, "Suixui, I'm your daddy." Prince Xing's throat, hoarse from silence, finally spoke, his voice dry and trembling.
After responding, Prince Xing hesitated and cautiously asked, "Can I hold Suixui?"
He had only seen her being held during the postpartum period and thought he had lost his daughter.
Prince Xing's eyes held both sorrow and joy.
Suixui didn't understand, but she could sense the slight stiffness in her father's outstretched arms and his sincere expression.
Earlier, when Mother Empress mentioned her birth parents, Suixui had asked if her adoptive parents would be sad if she acknowledged her birth parents. Mother Empress had replied that they would definitely be sad.
Everyone cherished their unique treasures and were reluctant to share them.
However, Suixui's feelings were more important.
Moreover, it was her right to have her own family, her own parents. They were willing to let go and allow Suixui to return to her original family.
They wouldn't hold her back due to their own selfishness, preventing her from having what she rightfully deserved.
So, although Suixui's heart was still anxious and worried about her adoptive parents, she resolutely opened her arms and ran with her short little legs towards Prince Xing.
No, not Prince Xing, but her daddy.
As Suixui ran towards him, Prince Xing stepped forward and embraced the little one, holding her close.
He wanted to kiss her little face but was afraid his rough skin might scare her. As he hesitated, he was about to ask if she was willing, when he saw her blinking her adorable round eyes and heard her soft voice, "Are you really my daddy?"
(End of Chapter)
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