Chapter 42 How Could

• She Call Someone Else Daddy? The room was uniformly quiet. Tucker also gradually regained his composure, furrowing his brows slightly, but it quickly dissipated. He saw the look in Valerie’s eyes, she didn’t deceive him… The skeptical and doubtful emotions of the staff behind also reached Tucker. Possibly due to poor health since childhood, he was able to sensitively perceive other people’s emotions. He looked at Valerie, and it was visible to the naked eye that the little girl’s high spirits began to diminish, and she became somewhat timid and hesitant… Hastily, he reached out and grabbed Valerie’s hand, his voice resolute and strong.
• “Valerie, did you want to cook for me?” “Um…” Valerie also realized that her behavior just now did not match that of a seven–year–old child at all. But the warmth in Tucker’s hands made Valerie feel a little relieved. Tucker placed both hands on Valerie’s arms. “Valerie, shall we go to the supermarket later to buy cooking utensils and some groceries?” Valerie immediately looked up, with an expression that suggested she wanted to speak, Her evasive and insecure gaze broke Tucker’s heart. “Do you have anything to say? Just say it “Can I speak…” Tucker’s lips tightened.
• “Of course, it was possible!” I approached Valerie directly and lifted her up, gently patting her back with one hand, giving her affirmation. Valerie was a little shy when faced with Tucker’s encouraging embrace. But in order to allow everyone to live sufficiently for the next two weeks, she still chose to gently speak it out. She glanced at the staff behind her and her eyes avoided their gaze. I was a little afraid to speak up. Tucker turned slightly and gestured with his eyes for them to step back. Valerie naturally sensed Tucker’s actions, and she cautiously spoke up. “Daddy, Selina’s house is not far from ours. Their house is in a residential area and they might have a kitchen.