Chapter 582 Not a Secret Kid
Ethan turned the wheel with one hand. His face stayed nk. “She’s not some secret love child”
“She?”
Alex froze. “Wait… you actually have a daughter?”
Ethan didn’t answer.
He just ended the call.
“What the hell?” Alex stared at his phone, stunned. Then he fumbled to open WhatsApp and shot off a text.
Ethan had a daughter. A real freaking daughter. That same night, all three of them showed up at Eastcrest Regency.
“You’re kidding me, right? We blew off the bar opening for you!”
“Yeah, no heads–up at all?”
Alice cut in right after Alex.
“So where is she? Don’t act like we came all this way for nothing.”
Ethan sat on the couch, still wearing a dark loungewear set that looked damp and wrinkled. There were faint water stains on it. His face didn’t move.
“She’s asleep. You’ll meet her next time.” He looked at the demanding crowd with a deadpan expression.
“Next time?”
<i>They </i><i>were </i><i>already </i><i>here</i><i>. </i><i>He </i><i>wanted </i><i>to </i><i>reschedule</i><i>? </i>
Alex clenched his jaw and red. “So we’re not even your brothers anymore? You went through all that, and we’re thest to find out? What, we don’t matter now?”
“Yeah. Get out.”
They said nothing.
The three exchanged a look. Then they walked right past him and headed upstairs.
Ethan didn’t budge. He didn’t stop them either.
Upstairs, Hannah and Tara were ying with the baby.
Dulce was a little over four months old. She was full of energy, reaching for everything with tiny hands and giggling like she owned the ce.
“Mrs. Jackson!”
Chapter 582 Not a Secret Kid
Alice was first through the door. She threw an arm around Tara’s shoulders.
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Tara turned and smiled broadly. She moved aside. “You guys made it! Come say hi. Dulce would love to meet her dad’s friends.”
Alex pointed right at her. “You’re way better than Ethan. That guy tried to kick us out!”
“He did what? Next time, just text me. If he pulls that crap again, I’ll kick him out.”
“Dulce!”
The baby was too cute.
No wonder Ethan looked like he’d snap when someone even breathed near her. If they had a kid like this, they’d probably hide her too.
But Dulce started yawning. Her eyes grew heavy fast.
Ethan had already bathed her. Hannah picked her up and carried her out for her bottle.
The three of them headed back downstairs.
Ethan hadn’t moved. He was still slouched on the couch, right where they left him.
“Hey.” Alice dropped onto the seat next to him.
“So what really happened? Where’s Dawn? Did she actually just drop off the baby and disappear?”
Alex and Brogan sat close. Neither said a word, but both were watching him like hawks.
Ethan rubbed at his temples. It took him a second before he finally muttered, “She got delivered.”
All three froze.
Delivered<i>? </i>
Alice’s jaw dropped. Then sheunched to her feet and snapped, “Are you actually this dumb? What kind of delivery guy drops off a baby? She probably had him help out for a second! She was probably right there and you missed her, you idiot!”
She stormed straight out the door.
Alex stood up, shaking his head. “You really blew it this time.”
Then he followed her.
Brogan stayed for a second. He didn’t say anything. But the look he gave Ethan said it all.
Once their cars pulled out and the engine noise faded, Ethan leaned back on the couch.
The ceiling lights left a soft glow overhead. He stared up at it, dazed.
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You really blew it this time. <i>This </i>wasn’t <i>the </i>first <i>time</i><i>. </i>
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A faint, bitter smile tugged at his mouth. His eyes dimmed fast, like the light just vanished from him.
Now that the baby was here, everything sped up. Life turned into a routine–home, work, repeat.
Alex and the others kept asking to hang out. He said no every time.
Months passed.
Dulce turned one. She could already say a few words.
“Daddy…”
She waddled into his room one morning and tossed a squishy veggie toy on the bed. “Eat!”
Ethan had just finished brushing his teeth. He crouched down and pulled her into his arms with a tired smile. “Daddy has to work, sweetheart. I’ll eat your cooking tonight, alright?”
She twisted her mouth and let out a little frustrated breath.
Then she turned her head aside.
Tara walked in behind her, smiling like she saw it alling. “Be a dear, sweetie. Daddy’s going to work. You’re hanging with Grandma today.”
Dulce made a high–pitched sound and shook her head.
<i>No</i><i>! </i>
She dodged Tara’s hands and dove straight for Ethan.
She grabbed his neck and wouldn’t let go. Her big eyes looked up at him like he was her only hope.
“Daddy… save.”
<i>Save </i><i>me</i><i>. </i>
Ethan let out a breath and touched his forehead to hers. “You wannae with me?”
She nodded fast. “Mmhmm!”
“Alright.
“Then promise me you’ll be good. If you cause trouble, you’re noting again. Got it?”
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.