Felix’s snide remarks hung invisible tension in the room, making us look at him. The kids were happy with Bright, but suddenly, Felix had spoiled their fun with his bitter words.
He didn’t stop at it and continued with his previous statement.
“I think parents should stop hiring jokers and come up with a permanent solution to tackle their kids.
It isn’t safe to trust strangers.”
Oh, really?
The only thick–skinned jerk in the room was Felix himself, it would be better to send him to an institution to teach him how to talk in a disciplined way.
With such manners, he expected to be the role model of my daughter. I would never let him destroy my daughter’s future. I had done my best to make her a polite and courteous little girl.
Distraught by his interference, I was about to give him a piece of mind when Henry entered the room, he raised his
brows.
“Why is everyone silent?”
His query was directed towards Bright, who remained silent instead of defending himself and spoke.
“Well, civilized people know how and where to behave politely and stay silent.
But I don’t mind sharing my views because of Felix’s impressive example.”
Felix was visibly disturbed to see Henry as if a party pooper had ruined his fun. Perhaps, he came with the expectations of bullying Bright and easily got away with it as he wasn’t a contemptuous person.
But Henry was out of syllabus for his exam. My brother didn’t regard Felix’s delicate ego and thrashed it at once.
“I think jokers are better than snakes around us, Felix. At least, they love kids, whether they are their own or not.
But unfortunately, snakes don’t feel any love for their blood.”
Henry’s eyes were red with concealed fury as he let out his years of resentment, pointing his finger at Felix.
“I have heard that a snake–like person asked his wife to kill his child when she told him about her pregnancy.
Isn’t it bad, Mr. Felix? Shouldn’t we keep our kids away from such a man?
After all, a person who is hostile towards his own child can’t be trusted whatsoever!”
All the blood was drained from Felix’s face at once, becoming pale like the hospital room, his lips parted in a silent surprise.
My brother took advantage of this perfect moment and showed him the mirror of reality. After abandoning his child five years ago, Felix had no right to call him my daughter’s father. He didn’t want a child from me, even when I was married to him.
Then how come he became a loving father now? What changed?
Henry meticulously saved us from Felix’s razor–sharp tongue and revealed his intentions, killing two birds with one stone. He was flustered to hear about his extraordinary conduct.
Given the circumstances, it was enough to shame Felix and shut his nonsense permanently; however, Henry had some more cards to outclass him. It was like he made up his mind to settle all the scores today.
Don’t you think Melody should be here to look after her family?”
“Zoe, your dad is here. What about I pack some snacks for you so that you can enjoy them later?”
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