"I'm here. It's Daddy's fault."
When Finnick heard Larry call him "Daddy", he had a sudden rush of emotions.
He had initially been ready to hold on a little longer before being able to get Vivian back.
However, the minute he heard Larry calling him "Daddy", Finnick knew that he had made the right choice. He would never have known that he had such an adorable son otherwise.
He could have wasted the rest of his life away-living alone miserably till old age.
At least now he could keep his beloved by his side and was able to protect his own child.
Finnick had not felt this contented and secure in a
long time.
Ever since he lost Vivian, Finnick often had flashbacks of their memories together whenever he closed his eyes.
He had also woken up startled from his dreams many times, only to find that his pillow had been wet by his tears.
He did not know how he had managed to survive these past few years. Now, it was as if all his sacrifice was finally rewarded.
Regardless of the outcome, he did have a child with Vivian. Since the son was now on his side, his mother would soon be too.
Finnick turned to Vivian with a smile.
As soon as she saw the look on his face, Vivian could guess what he was thinking. She suddenly
felt as though she had fallen into a trap.
A huge trap, planned out by her very own son.
"Daddy, where were you all these years? Why didn't you come back? Was it because Larry was naughty so you didn't like me?"
Since young, Larry had always hoped for a father to protect him. Now that he finally had his father back, he began to swamp Finnick with questions.
"I've been quietly watching you grow up these few years. It's not that Daddy doesn't like Larry, it's because someone else doesn't like Daddy."
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