Chapter 44. The reply

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Unexpectedly, Arnold turned to look at her, and his eyes softened immediately.

" Anabelle."' he called her in a gentle tone, as if he already knew his daughter was pissed with him.

Anabelle let down the hem of her dress and stopped walking but didn't turn to face her father.

" Will you at least look at me to see how sorry I am?" Arnold requested kindly and walked closer to her. " I know that you are mad at me, which is why I am here right now," He said.

Anabelle's face was apathetic, but she twisted her lips.

" Oh, so you are aware, father?”

" Yes." Arnold nodded and looked up at the sky, before his eyes landed again on Anabelle. " I am sorry," he apologized and stretched forward his hand, so he could hold Anabelle's hands.

" She is of no importance than you, and you know that. No matter what, I am going to choose you and your mother! Nothing will stop me from becoming a good father to you," he confessed to Anabelle, who was silently watching him.

Anabelle rolled h