“No, I can’t…”The adorable little girl, who was as cold as ice yet as smooth as a marble statue, shook her head vigorously.“My daddy and mommy told me that I can’t just call anyone ‘daddy’. I only have one daddy, Mr. Meanie. You can bribe me with chocolate all you want, but I won’t call you daddy.”A hint of disappointment flashed across Zachary’s inky eyes.Then, he heard Naomi giggle and say, “Did you know, Mr. Meanie? I love Chocolate Teddy Bear chocolates. That chocolate shop isn’t too far away from my house. If you buy a piece of my favorite chocolate from that shop, I’ll give you a hug or a kiss.”Zachary, who rarely showed any emotion, actually displayed a hint of glee on his perfect, glacier-like face. “If you hug and kiss me right now, I’ll buy the entire chocolate shop for you.”Naomi wiggled away from Charlotte’s arms as soon as she heard this and scurried toward Zachary on her little feet.Zachary knelt compliantly and stretched out his arms.Naomi threw herself
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