CHAPTER 34

Richard's POV

My gut churns.

As I rush out, I look around for Daisy, but she is nowhere in sight.

Following my instinct, I rush back to the ice cream spot, glancing around for a glimpse of her wavy brown hair, but she isn't there.

Quickly, I make my way back to the horse riding spot, my heart pounding hard at the thought of not finding her.

I will be in deep sh*t.

I didn't mean to kiss her. I didn't know what came over me.

I should have paid closer attention to Daisy to be sure she was still in.

Before I know it, I begin to run as fast as I can, hoping to find her there. I don't know where else to go, and I don't know what to tell Arabel.

I feel so much like a bad father already. I need to find her, or I will never forgive myself for this.

This is a child I am still getting to know. The same child was brought into the world without my knowledge. Just when I thought I was going to have a chance to right my wrongs, get closer to my child, and seek their forgiveness, this is happening.

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