Chapter 17— Knowing about him.

~MERRY POV~

"It is time for you to carry Victoria's personality into action!"

"Come on, take the one step closest to you!" He muttered, his lips curled into a pure smile.

I looked down at the phone in his hand—could I do it?

My heart started pounding in my ears, and I could not breathe.

"C'mon, I am with you!" He wrapped my palm around his fist with a smile around his lips.

I could not help but smile as his presence filled me with love and encouragement.

When he said, "He is with me," I felt a surge of courage throughout my body.

I grabbed the phone from his grasp and took a deep breath before placing it in my ear.

"HELLO!" I paused for a brief moment.

"DADDY!" I mumbled while biting my lip.

"I missed you, sweetie!" A voice rang out.

"Daddy, I missed you too. I have missed you all these years!" I wanted to scream, but instead I yelled inside my head while keeping my emotions under control.

I could not help but sob and gulp my tears.

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