How Much

**Gael's POV***

I shut my eyes when I thought my dad was about to hit me. But after I heard the voice speak. I slowly opened my eyes only to see my dad's hand hanging in the air while he stared at the person who had stopped him.

I slowly took my gaze towards the direction of my dad and there he stood like my black knight. My heart fluttered at that very moment. The truth was, I was already in love with him. And seeing how he appeared from nowhere to save me further made my feelings for him deepen even more.

Just then, he began to approach us. His gaze did but hold an ounce of happiness. I could tell that he was greatly pissed.

“And who might you be, trying to stop me from disciplining my son!”

“Your son? Are you sure about that?”

He asked and slowly took his gaze over to me as if wanting to confirm what I had said.

I couldn't say a word to him because I can't classify that man as my dad.

“Oh I see. So, since you're his dad, don't you think it's terrible of you to want to lay hand