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Chapter 942

Author: Bello Rivera
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Daisy was unhappy with Benjamin's straightforward words. "You're an adult. You should know sometimes things are beyond our control."

Although an outsider should not comment too much on someone else's family matters, Benjamin had always treated Abigail like his daughter. So, he naturally took up the responsibility as her father. He said, "What did you mean by it's out of your control? You just don't value her. You were the one who abandoned her back then. And now, you came back to acknowledge her. Who knows if you have bad intentions?"

Daisy asked, "Mr. Thompson, have I offended you?"

Benjamin answered, "No."

Daisy questioned, "Why do you dislike me then?"

Benjamin replied, "I don't dislike you. I'm just worried that you have bad intentions and might hurt Abigail a second time. Abigail can't handle another emotional blow."

'Who is he to lecture me?' Daisy was extremely furious with Benjamin. But she still responded politely, "Let's just see what Abigail thinks."

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