Chapter 21 Let’s Break Up

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Mike’s perspective

The moment Millie called me “Dad”, I was really shocked. I couldn’t accurately describe how I felt at that time. Firstly, it was an accident. I really didn’t expect her to call me that. I thought Melanda and Aunt Annie
thought very too because I saw the shock on their faces as well. But after the initial shock, I felt happy. I couldn’t put my finger on why I liked Millie very much, but I liked her a lot no matter what she said or did.
Moreover, she was Melanda’’s child. As long as she didn’t dislike me, I had more opportunities to be closer to Melanda. Furthermore, now, she liked me very much that she even treated me as her “Dad.” I was very
happy. But I also pitied Millie, who could have clung to Dad like other children. It only took me being a little nice to her for her to call me “Dad.” She was too pitiful…

I had never had so many thoughts on my mind. When Melanda lost her composure and ran back to her room, I could understand her feelings. It was because I understood that I felt even more heartache for her. When
raising a child alone, t wasn’t those sick nights that were the toughest, but these helpless moments! I could feel Melanda getting closer to me, and she seemed to have something important to tell me.

But at that moment, Hannah came. Even though I was anxious to know what the hell Melanda hadn’t said yet, she seemed to have changed her mind and wasn’t going to say it anymore. I had to let it go. It was time for
me to sort out my feelings as well.

When I walked back to the living room, Millie rushed over and asked with a pout, “Dad, what happened to Mom? Is she feeling better?”
When Millie called me Dad, I saw the shock and disbelief on Hannah’s face.
grabbed Millie and scooped her up. “It’s okay, baby. Let Mom stay alone for a while. She’ll be fine in a while. She’ll come out on her own.”

“Are you leaving? I’ll tell you a secret. I don’t like this woman. She’s always looking at me in such a mean way.” Mili was really a sly person. When she said the last sentence, she deliberately lowered her voice and leaned
over to whisper in my ear.

But even so, Hannah heard her. How low could a child’s voice be anyway? Hannah glared at Mili angrily. She was about to say something, but I interrupted her. “Hannah, let’s talk when we get back.”
whispered to Millie, “Baby, I have something going on now and need to leave for a while. Be a good girl. I’ll come to see you later. Okay?”

Millie agreed readily when she heard that I would be back.

turned to look for Aunt Annie. She had been watching us from the dining table. Before I could say anything, she immediately said, “Honey, go ahead. I’ll take care of Millie and Melanda. Thank you!”

As soon as we walked out of Aunt Annie’s house, Hannah immediately snapped at me. “Why did that annoying child call you Daddy?! Yet you claim you have nothing going on with that woman?”

continued to walk forward without saying a word, because I didn’t want to explain to her here. Melanda and Millie would hear us. Just like that, she chattered on while I remained silent. We finally got home.

Just as I reached the door, I stood up and turned to Hannah. “First of all, she has a name. Her name is Millie, not ‘annoying child.’ Her mother’s name is Melanda. They’re innocent and they’re friendly to you, and they
didn’t offend you, so please show some respect. Second, Melanda has been my good friend since I was a child. She’s still my colleague now. Her child was sick, and I ran into them, so I sent them to the hospital and
stayed to take care of them. Is that wrong? If your friend is ill, won’t you do so?”

“Okay, that’s fine, but why does she call you ‘Daddy’? Why?” Hannah was getting more and more emotional, and her voice was getting louder and louder. I felt very annoyed and frustrated!

Our argument alarmed my parents, and Mom was the first to come over. “What’s wrong with you guys? Has anything happened? Baby, I heard that Millie is sick. How is she now? She called you Daddy?” Mom asked
anxiously. I didn’t know if I was too sensitive, but her voice was clearly quivering when she said the last sentence.

“Mom, Millie is fine. The doctor said she has ‘kindergarten syndrome’ because of her change of environment. Um, yeah, I think it’s probably because Millie wants a father very much.” I hugged Mom and comforted her.
“Oh, God, that’s really great. That’s great,” Mom muttered.

“Millie called you Daddy just because she wants a father very much? The two of you look very much alike. Don’t you want to explain? Also, that woman is clearly using the child as an excuse to get close to you. She’s too
scheming!” Hannah refused to give in.

“Hannah, I don’t like you saying that about Melanda’s poor child. She didn’t do anything to you.” Mom couldn’t bear to listen anymore. She had always liked Melanda.
“You’re all fooled by her! She acts nice and innocent, but she’s actually stealing my man!”

“Enough! Hannah, from today on, I’m not your man. Let’s break up!” I growled, shocking everyone present..