The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 1540

Sissaye was worried that Carlson would hit her mother just like Marcelo did when she was absent. Hence, she still entered the room even though she knew that she would possibly disturb their reunion.

However, she was a little scared when Harris stopped her just now. Luckily, Zion was here with him.

Sissaye felt that Zion was a dependable person. His presence made her feel at ease. It felt as if he could settle everything for her as long as he was with her.

This was the first time that Sissaye had felt so safe. She understood that she should never rely on anyone but herself, so she was used to taking care of things on her own since she was young. However, when she was with Zion, she just wanted to relax because she knew she could trust him.

Carlson heard the noise. Then he saw Sissaye holding the candies in her hands. He couldn't help but break into a smile. It came to him naturally. He didn't have to consider his facial expression, nor did he have to consider whether the person in front of him had any ulterior motive. He just had an urge to give her the best things in the world.

So this was what it felt like to have a daughter.

"Sissaye, what's the matter?"

Carlson's smile was as bright as the sun. Sissaye had taken a liking to his handsome face in an instant.

"Zion bought me some candies. I want to share them with mommy."

Sissaye was now bolder when she spoke.

Carlson glanced at Zion and was surprised to see that he also had candies in his hand.

If he remembered correctly, Zion didn't like sweet food at all. However, he kept quiet since Zion was only a child.

Tessa was over the moon as she waved at Sissaye.

"Mommy, have a try. It's really sweet."

Tessa teared up a little when she saw her daughter's expectant gaze.

She nodded and took a candy. "Thank you, baby."

"You're most welcome."

Sissaye turned around and handed the candies to Carlson. "Daddy, do you want to have one?"

"Okay."

Tessa's facial expression changed instantly.

She didn't mind if her daughter gave her some candies, but it was too intimate for her to offer Carlson the same candies.

"Um..."

Before Tessa could stop her, Carlson placed the candy in his mouth. He then patted Sissaye on the head and said, "I need to talk to your mom. Why don't you and Zion have some fun outside?"

"Alright."

Previously, Sissaye was a little worried about her mother. Now that she saw that Tessa was fine and that Carlson was a gentleman, she felt relieved instantly. Furthermore, she really wanted to eat the candies right now.

Zion was silent as he went out with Sissaye.

The candy that had melted in Sissaye's mouth was so sweet that he was on cloud nine.

The look in his eyes changed as well when he looked at Tessa.

"It's just candy. Why do you try to stop her?"

The corner of Carlson's lips curved upward slightly.

Tessa blushed a little as she lowered her head hurriedly.

"Sissaye likes you a lot."

"Of course my daughter likes me. Why wouldn't she?" Carlson brought up the fact that Sissaye was his daughter naturally.

"Eight years ago, had it not crossed your mind that she might be my daughter?"

At the thought of Marcelo who bullied his daughter for many years, he couldn't wait to tear him into pieces.

Tessa paused momentarily. There seemed to be an awkward look on her face.

Sure enough, this topic was brought up eventually.

"It never occurred to me at all."

As Tessa's head sank lower, Carlson's words were also stuck in his throat.

Tessa was not like this in the past. She was confident and shone with radiance. She would be in the limelight when she was among the crowd. However, right now, she had low self-esteemed. She even attempted to make herself seem less noticeable for some reason.

Carlson felt that someone had just stuck a dagger in his heart. In a low voice, he said, "In these past few years, I've always worked toward gathering more power. I've busied myself with countless matters for fear that I'll miss you if I'm free. However, every day when it was midnight, you would be on my mind. I never knew that I can feel lonely on a large bed. Tessa, I've never forgotten you before. I didn't look for you the past few years because I was scared that I would snatch you back to myself because I couldn't control myself. You've finally obtained your own happiness, so you would probably hate me for the rest of your life if I did that. However, I don't know that you would end up like this now. I even regretted not paying attention to your life for the past few years."

"Stop."

Tessa's heart was bleeding as well.

Who were them to each other?

They met because of a strange coincidence but didn't manage to be together in the end. However, Sissaye was their daughter that connected them to each other.

Tessa was completely flustered. Her hands were twisting the hem of her dress as if she was trying to make a Swiss roll.

Carlson regained a sense of familiarity when he saw what she did because of her anxiety.

He smiled all of a sudden.

"Well, let's not talk about that. From now on, just trust me with everything. I will deal with it. You only need to keep Sissaye company."

"Are you leaving soon?"

Tessa knew that he was busy. Currently, he had to have a lot on his plates. However, she suddenly felt reluctant to part with him.

Tessa immediately scolded herself for being shameless when she realized her feelings.

Who was she to him now?