Yet, before she could finish, a deep male voice intervened. “Janey Foster!”
Upon hearing her full name, Janey shivered and instinctively covered her mouth.
“Thank you for taking care of my daughter,” Erick said, pulling Janey into his arms as he addressed Mitchel.
However, as Erick’s eyes landed on Mitchel’s face, his expression suddenly changed, tension settling on his face.
The subtle change in Erick’s expression wasn’t lost on Mitchel. A frown creased his brow as he looked at Erick from head to toe.
However, Erick swiftly regained his composure.
Just then, airport staff approached and asked, “Mr. Foster, is this the young girl you were searching for?”
Erick affirmed, “Yes, it is.”
A palpable sigh of relief escaped the staff as they exclaimed, “That’s great!”
After the airport’s staff departure, Erick nodded appreciatively at Mitchel and left.
As Erick’s figure retreated, Mitchel found himself immersed in contemplation. Janey Foster… Mr. Foster… The little girl was the man’s daughter?
As Janey was led away, Matteo reminded Mitchel, “Mr. Dixon, the meeting is about to commence.”
On the other side, Erick asked with a stern expression, “Did you deliberately run away, Janey?”
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Janey lowered her head, displaying guilt. However, she remained silent.
Feeling the need to impart a lesson, Erick addressed her sternly, “Janey, do you know how worried your mother was? She was nearly on the verge of fainting. With so many people at the airport, what if you had been taken by someone with ill intentions?”
“Well, it’s my fault,” Janey admitted.
“Then tell me why you ran away?” Erick pressed.
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Janey’s voice took on a sudden hush, and her tiny frame trembled with sobs. She expressed with hurt, “Other kids in kindergarten said that I was left behind by my dad and that I should drink the milk they left behind. That’s why I really want a daddy.”
Erick’s gaze immediately turned cold. He never expected such a thing to happen to Janey.
Gently caressing Janey’s face, he asked with concern, “Someone bullied you at school. Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
“Because I didn’t want my mommy to be sad,” Janey replied. “Moreover, I’m a brave girl. I won’t be defeated by those mean kids.”
Rubbing Janey’s head, Erick reassured her, “If they dare to bully you again, you must tell me, okay?”
“Okay, I will,” Janey promised enthusiastically.
“Erick, please don’t let mommy know anything about it, okay? Mommy loves me so much, and so do you. That’s why I’m the happiest girl in the world,” Janey pleaded.