Chapter 934



Elma was scared, but she stood her ground.

“You’re nothing to me!” she declared.

“You’re a bad guy! Just you wait, I’ll find someone better to be my dad, someone who’ll take care of my mom.

We don’t need you!”

Lacey watched Elma’s outburst with a smug smile.

She had been worried that Jake and Elma would bond.

Now, that worry was gone.

This was perfect.

It would be best if Jake grew to dislike Elma and the other children and even severed ties with them.

Suppressing a triumphant laugh, Lacey said in a gentle voice, “Elma, you shouldn’t talk to your father like that.

I’m surprised your mother would teach you such bad manners.

Your dad really cares about you, you know.

You shouldn’t just listen to your mom.”

Lacey’s words only fueled Elma’s anger.

She turned to Lacey and shouted, “How dare you talk about my mom like that! Shut up!”

Jake frowned at Elma’s behavior.

“Elma, you need to be polite.”

Elma felt a surge of anger and sadness.

“Why should I be polite to you? You’re both mean to my mom!” she cried.

Jake fell silent, feeling both angry and hurt.

Maybe he should have taken Elma with him when he left Kallie at that time.

Now, Elma had grown to dislike him just as much as Kallie did.

What about his other two children? Would they feel the same way? He couldn’t bear to think about it.

Elma fought back tears, trying to look tough.

“Did you hear me?” she demanded.

“Take me back home right now! I don’t want to stay here!”

Jake remained silent.

His expression was still grim as he raised his hand.

Elma flinched, squeezing her eyes shut, expecting a slap.

Lacey’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.

But to Lacey’s surprise, Jake’s hand didn’t strike Elma.

Instead, he gently patted her head.

Jake tenderly stroked Elma’s hair.

“Okay, okay,” he soothed.

“Don’t be mad anymore.

I know you’ve missed me all these years.

I’ve missed you too, you know.”

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