Bright only took the bottle up and drank water, but did not reply, even averting his gaze to somewhere else.
He screwed the bottle cap slowly, and then put it on the table, "You are quite conscious and keep a low profile."
"I have self-knowledge." Rose lightly raised her eyebrow, "Without any fantasy."
She needed to keep a clear head, and otherwise, she would be confused about herself and the future direction.
Rose stretched out her hand to touch Doris' back of head, and smiled faintly.
Afterwards, they had a rest and went to see other animals, such as fat polar bear and smart sea lion. They also watched acrobatic performance of sea lions.
The sun was bending in the west and it was very late now, so they walked out of the park.
Matthew took Wyatt's hand and said good-bye to Rose and Bright, "Mr. Bright and Miss Linder, good-bye."
"Mr. Matthew, good-bye." Rose waved her hand to him.
But Wyatt was still unwilling to leave and held Doris' little hand, "Doris, see you in the kindergarten."
"OK." Doris frowned with a little disgust, "Don't show such a grieved appearance. We will meet again in the kindergarten."
"Fine." Wyatt raised his lips and began to smile, looking somewhat silly.
"Let's go." Matthew opened the car door and let Wyatt get into the car first.
He nodded at Bright and Rose, got into the car and drove away.
Rose and Doris looked at the receding car all the time. Bright cleared his throat in order to bring back their attention, "They have gone but you are still looking. Are you so reluctant to separate from them?"
"Handsome uncle, I will cry sadly if you leave." Doris walked forward and hugged his leg with smile, "I will hold your leg, not to let you go. Are you satisfied?"
"Only you can make me happy." Bright bent down and stretched out his finger to rub her nose.
Bright lifted Doris and said to Rose, "Get into the car. Where do you want to go for dinner?"
"Can we fuel up on cola, French fries and hamburgers?" Doris put her arms around Bright's neck, with two big eyes full of expectancy.
"No." Rose refused directly.
"…" The hope in Doris' eyes went out.
Bright felt Doris so pitiful, just like a dog abandoned by its owner.
He stretched out his hand to touch her head, and bent down in order to make his lips close to her ear, "Listen to me, and I promise you will get what you want."
"What are you talking about?" Rose was unsatisfied with Bright's smile, "Don't mislead the child."
She didn't allow Doris to eat the junk food. If Bright dared to make trouble, she would give him hell.
"Nothing." Bright put Doris into the car, "I asked you to get in. What are you doing?"
Rose got into the car and Doris was still seated between her and Bright, which made Rose increasingly find that they were a family.
The driver drove away and the car ran on the crowded road.
"I have already said no, but you still take her here to eat junk food. We all know it is not good for children. Why do you insist? Bright, you will only spoil the child in this way." Rose was quite angry about his indifference, "We have agreed on not eating junk food like hamburgers. Now who is violating the agreement?"
"Mommy, it's my fault. I will not eat. Please don't be angry." Seeing mommy so emotional, Doris knew she shouldn't be willful.
"Look, she almost cries." Bright felt painful for Doris, whose eyes turned red with grievance.
"That's because she has violated the agreement. She has no reason to cry." Rose didn't think Doris deserved the compassion, "Will you appraise her even if she makes a mistake, Mr. Bright?"
Bright thought Rose was too unreasonable, and he asked, "Doris, how long has it been since you ate these foods last time?"
"I can't remember. It was very long ago." Doris remembered she ate those foods secretly with Jane last time, but was found out by Rose, who arrived earlier than she had expected.
Rose was very angry, so she threw away the cola and hamburgers and fiercely criticized Doris and Jane.
Of course Doris received a beating, because she did something wrong and tried to keep it secret from mommy.
"Listen, she said she couldn't remember because she hasn't eaten these foods for a long time. It's okay to eat them every few months. Why do you press the child so hard? She doesn't have much to take pleasure. If you continue like this, she will only feel unhappy. As a parent, don't you want your child to be happy?" Bright said clearly and logically.
Doris plucked Bright by his clothes, "Handsome uncle. Don't say that anymore. I will not eat. Let's leave here."
"Don't be afraid, I am here and believe me." Bright held her little hand, full of confidence.
Rose curled her lip coldly, "It's no use, Mr. Bright."
"You owe me a favor." Bright reminded her.
"So what? I am Doris' mother, but you are nothing! Mind your own business, please." Rose pressed her lips together, looking very determined.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Come on Daddy (Bright and Rose)
Hating Rose for being coward and selfish she dare to run away😶 i pitied Bright, he is so kind always protective for his family...
Why aren't they looking on Cctv footage for them to know what the real happen about the kid 😑...