Love Contract

Chapter 195 Wedding Photos (Part Two)

"Eh?" However, Elissa didn't notice the large photo. She was only interested in the photos that were placed on the table. She picked up one of the photos and pointed at the person in it. "This man is Daddy Lan. The woman looks a lot like Mommy!"

Elissa held a wedding photo with a golden frame. The bride was wearing a white wedding gown and the groom was in the black suit. It was the perfect match.

"This is Mommy!" Alick also ran to the table, looked at one and then looked at another, with his eyes wide open. "These are Mommy's wedding photos!"

"Mommy is married!" Elissa screamed out. "Is this really Mommy and Daddy Lan?"

After changing his shoes, William strode over to them slowly with one hand in his pocket.

It suddenly occurred to him that four years ago, shortly after Mary left, the photo studio had called to ask him when they could come over and take the rest of the wedding photos...

William picked up the photo frame. He lightly grazed his finger over Mary's smiling face. He squatted down beside the two kids. "Yes, this is your mommy in the wedding photo."

"When did you take these? Daddy Lan, why don't I know?" Elissa tilted her head.

"Ha ha..." William patted her little head. "You weren't born at that time."

"You've married Mommy?"

"Yes, I married your mommy. What's wrong with it?"

Alick was so devastated that he didn't say anything.

"Yeah!" But Elissa on the other hand, was jumping with joy. "Then Daddy Lan is our dad! Alick! Daddy Lan is our real father!" Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Hearing that, William almost cried tears of joy. He grabbed Elissa's hand and asked excitedly, "Are you happy, Elissa?"

"Yes, I am!" Elissa nodded, throwing herself into his arms. "I wanted Daddy Lan to be my father!"

"Elissa!" William lifted her off the ground and swung her around.

"Haha..." Elissa opened her arms and giggled.

"Elissa, what will you call me?" William was so excited that his heart felt like it was about to jump out of his chest. "The word I taught you to say last time." "Dad!" Elissa said sweetly.

"Haha..." William burst into laughter. "Elissa, be a good girl. Call me again."

"Dad!"

"Yes!"

The father and daughter were happily prancing around together, while Alick stood aside. He clenched his small fists and suddenly shouted, "But what about Daddy Barry and Daddy Lucas? Have you thought about them, Elissa?"

William stopped laughing when he heard Alick's shout. His whole body froze. He slowly put Elissa down and turned his head to Alick. "But you can only have one father!"

"Can't Daddy Barry and Daddy Lucas marry Mommy too?" Elissa asked blankly.

"Of course not." William turned around and corrected her. "Every child can only have one father and one mother, and I am your father."

"But I don't like you!" Alick raised his head and stared at William.

"Why don't you like Dad? Alick?" Elissa bravely raised her head to confront her brother.

"He's not my father!" Alick's eyes were turning red. "He didn't visit us when we had other daddies! Mommy doesn't like him, either! He has many girlfriends..." "Alick..." William's voice was breaking. He grabbed the stubborn little boy and carried him in his arms, rubbing his hair. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry... It's my fault. I should have found about you earlier... From now on, I'll be good to your mommy and you two only, okay?"

Ring... Ring...

Suddenly, William's phone began ringing. He gently let go of the little boy and then took out his phone.

"Hello? Mary..."

"William! Where are Alick and Elissa?" Mary's voice was stuttering over the phone.

"Mommy..." Hearing Mary's voice, Alick cried out in grievance.

"Alick?" Mary grabbed her phone tightly. "What did you do to him, William? He sounds like he's crying!"

"I... I didn't do anything."

"Then tell me why you took them away!" Mary gritted her teeth. "Where are you right now? I'm coming over to pick them up!"

"I went to the kindergarten because I missed them. I have no ill intentions," William explained dejectedly. "We're in my apartment."

"Your apartment? Where is your apartment?" Mary frowned. "Our home!" William croaked. He bit his lips. "Kylin International."

Mary's body froze. She was somewhat disgusted with what he said, but she tried her best to calm herself down. "Which department in the Kylin International?"

"Mary, you..." Hearing that, William tightened his grip on the phone. He opened his mouth but decided not to argue with her. "Floor 20, Entrance Two, Block C." He then let out a deep sigh.

"I'll be there soon." Mary rubbed her temples. She tried so hard to repress her memories of that place. "Send Alick and Elissa downstairs, that's all I ask."

After saying that, Mary hung up the phone. She started the engine and drove to Kylin International.

"Hello? Mary? Hello..."

William called Mary's name for a few times but the call had already ended. He could do nothing but shrug. He turned his head to the two kids, who were visibly shocked. "Your mommy will be here soon to pick you up."

"Can't we live here?" Elissa pouted.

"But... Your mommy probably hates this place." Lowering his head, William looked around the room. What he saw was an apartment full of memories, but if Mary looked at this apartment, she would think of only nightmares that could never be erased.

"Did Mommy live here before?" Elissa raised her head.

"Yes, she did," William said with a bitter smile. "This was our home before."

"Then I want to have a tour!" Elissa pulled William's hand, dragging him forward. "Daddy Lan, hurry up!"

"Oh!" William raised his eyebrow. "Elissa, shouldn't you call me Dad?"

"Oh, right!" Elissa nodded and raised her head again. "Dad!" she chimed sweetly.

"Good girl!" William's smile widened. He then looked back at Alick. "Come with us, Alick! I'll take you and Elissa to see Mommy's room."

Alick didn't want anything to do with him, but he couldn't resist exploring the house. After contemplating for a while, he reluctantly held William's hand.

William held Alick's small hand tightly.

Just like this, taking baby steps...