As soon as the words fell, Niki immediately felt a strange tension in the air.
Mo Chuxi did not rush to explain but instead lowered his deep gaze to look at the silent little Chenxi. His palm, which was holding her small hand, tightened slightly.
"Then, President Mo, I-I'll be going now!"
Sensing the unease, Niki grabbed her bag and hurried off, feeling anxious.
Did I say something wrong…?
Little Chenxi blinked her big, beautiful eyes. Her cherub-like, baby-chubby face suddenly lifted as she looked seriously at Mo Chuxi. Her two small eyebrows furrowed slightly in confusion, and it took her a while before her adorable cherry-like lips moved.
"Papa…"
"..."
Mo Chuxi froze, his long, narrow eyes locking on her innocent gaze.
"Little one, call me Brother. I'm not your dad."
"Want Papa."
"..."
Little Chenxi blinked her eyes at Mo Chuxi, her gaze pure, harmless, and full of longing. It made Mo Chuxi feel something indescribable deep inside.
