Rose looked at the cute little girl who was pampered in her arms. Doris was serious. Although she was young, she was clever.
Rose stretched out her right index finger and lightly pushed on Doris' forehead, "What does a little kid know?"
"Mommy, I'm not young. I'm five years old and going to be in elementary school next year. I know a lot." Doris raised her eyebrows, looking like she knew everything.
"Yes, you know a lot. But this thing..." Rose was interrupted by Bright.
He reached out and took Rose's hand, "We'll listen to our daughter in this matter."
Rose elbowed Bright's waist, "What are you talking about? She's just a child."
"I'm a child. But you also have to respect child. Because I'm a member of this family." Doris felt neglected, "I have rights too."
"I want a sister anyway. Why don't we have a family meeting and vote by a show of hands?" Doris reached out to tug at Bright's coat, "Daddy, you have to be fair. You can't listen to Mom just because you like her. It's not fair to me."
"Silly girl. What nonsense are you talking about?" Bright looked at the displeased Doris, "I love mommy the most. But mommy loves Doris the most. So, I love you the most too."
"Can you tell Daddy why you only like sisters?"
"Because my sister will be as cute and smart as me. She will also be a girl. But younger brothers are mostly disobedient and very naughty. I don't want to worry about him." Doris said her thought.
"Then we'll vote now. I want a sister." Doris was the first to raise her hand and cast a vote.
"I vote for Doris." Bright took Doris' side.
Rose looked at the two people who were going to get into trouble and spoke to Doris, "Doris, listen, this is not something that can be decided so hastily. A boy or a girl is all a life. It's not as simple as buying cabbage at the market."
"We have to be responsible for this life. So, we have to think carefully before we decide it. I will discuss this matter with your daddy later."
Doris did not fully understand, but nodded obediently.
"Well, then you play here. I'll go talk to Daddy about something." Rose then gave a wink to Bright and told him to follow her out.
Bright then left the children's room with Rose and went to their bedroom.
Rose took a deep breath, "You want a baby?"
"You don't?" Bright asked in reply.
"I just don't think this is the best time to have another baby. I have a lot of things to do." Rose made an excuse, "And I have no intention of having another child right now."
"For me, Doris is enough."
She didn't want to lie to him. So, she spoke frankly. She was selfish and couldn't tell Bright that Doris was his child too and that it was enough for them to have her.
"So, you have lied to me? You look guilty now."
"I am not guilty." Rose tried to calm herself down, "It is you who lied to me. We have agreed to divorce and be strangers after three years. Unexpectedly, we're going to live a lifetime now. Who do you think is the liar?"
"Alright, I lied to you." Bright nodded in agreement, "So, how does Mrs. Lee want to punish me? It is better to be corporal punishment. I'll accept it willingly."
His eyes, however, fell on the large bed not far away. What he meant was very obvious.
Rose pretended to know nothing and lifted her wrist to check the time, "It's almost six o'clock. I'll go make dinner."
"I've asked the part-time maid to make dinner. So, you don't have to worry about it." Bright pulled Rose back who was hastening to leave.
"Then I'll go and see if it's ready, and give a hand." Rose pulled his hand down, "It is time for Doris to have dinner too. Please tell her to have dinner."
"Yes, honey." Bright pulled her into his arms and kissed her before releasing her as she wished.
Rose, who was shy, glared at Bright who had been up to mischief, "You are not serious."
"Can we have a baby if I am serious?" Bright replied and was poker-faced.
"Talk to the hand." Rose then ran away.
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 😑...