A New Proposal

Henry waited for Zoe’s response. He could tell she was fuming now, as he heard her heavy breathing on the other end of the call. Things did not have to be like this.

"Bring back my daughter while I am asking nicely," she finally said into the phone.

"I will. After we talk like civilized parents," Henry responded.

"Where is she? Tell me right now!"

"Do not be in such a hurry. Maria is more than fine where she is. In fact, she is very comfortable here with me."

Henry glanced over at Maria and Daniel on the dining table, chatting away like two jolly best friends. The girl sure did know how to talk.

"Don't you dare touch a hair on her head!" Zoe warned.

"C’mon, she is my daughter too. I am no assassin. Plus we have been getting along so well."

"Henry..."

"Come tomorrow to my house. I would love for us to discuss," he said. "I will text you the address."

With that, he ended the call, not waiting for what she had to say after that. She would probably throw insults at him and the li