Chapter 1

My six-year-old biological daughter, Rainie, was finally back with us, but she always seemed distant, reluctant to get close.

Julian, my husband, said she needed time to adjust, suggesting that if I brought back more gifts after my business trip, perhaps she'd warm up to me.

I was just about to leave when I unexpectedly heard my daughter's thoughts.

【Should I tell Mom that Daisy always hits me?】

【Dad says Mom doesn't like kids who tattle, and she definitely doesn't like me.】

【But if I don't say anything, I might not even live to see Mom come back.】

My heart clenched. I spun around to look at my daughter, who was huddled in the corner.

Her tear-filled eyes met mine.

Rainie didn't speak, but I heard her voice again.

【Maybe the reason I got to live again is because I wanted to see Mom one more time.】

Julian, seeing me frozen in place, urged me that my plane was about to take off.

I turned and slapped him across the face. Business trip? No way! I was staying right by my precious daughter’s side. Let’s see who dares try to hurt my child!