Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Chapter 302 Not the part of the family

Ryan slowly opened his eyes after hearing Ariel’s quiet but unwavering voice.

He remained seated on the couch, saying nothing as he looked at the little girl.

Ariel had always hated it whenever adults talked about her mother as though something was missing from her life.

"Your mom is still single?"

"Doesn’t she want to get married again?"

"Every child deserves a complete family."

The pity in those voices annoyed her more than the questions themselves.

She never believed her mother needed another marriage simply to satisfy other people’s expectations.

If one day Rose chose to fall in love again, Ariel hoped it would be because that person truly made her smile—not because society believed a woman couldn’t be happy alone.

Looking directly at James she answered with complete confidence.

"My mommy doesn’t have to marry anybody."

Her bright eyes curved into a smile.

"Because Daddy and I already make our family complete."

Her childish voice carried an innocence that only made the words more powerful.

James was momentarily stunned.

For a little girl barely old enough to understand relationships, Ariel’s protectiveness toward her mother was remarkable.

Before anyone could respond—

Ding-dong.

The sudden ring of the doorbell echoed through the apartment.

Everyone instinctively looked toward the entrance.

James rose from the couch and walked to the door.

Ryan also lifted his head slightly.

His expression remained calm, but his gaze unconsciously followed James’s movements.

The lock clicked.

As the door swung open, Trevor and Rose appeared outside.

Rose had already changed out of her hospital gown into a comfortable cream-colored sweater and jeans.

Although the color had mostly returned to her face, there was still obvious exhaustion in her eyes.

Anyone who hadn’t witnessed what happened earlier would never guess she had narrowly escaped disaster only a few hours ago.

Seeing James, Rose smiled apologetically.

"Mr. Taylor, I’m sorry Ariel caused you so much trouble today."

James instinctively looked her over from head to toe.

Only after confirming she wasn’t forcing herself to stand did the worry in his eyes finally ease.

He smiled faintly.

"Ariel was wonderful. You don’t need to apologize."

Trevor stepped forward beside Rose.

"We came to take her home."

The instant Ariel heard those familiar voices, her face lit up.

"Mommy!"

She jumped off the sofa and ran toward Rose as fast as her little legs could carry her.

Rose instinctively bent slightly, preparing to catch her.

But before Ariel could reach her—

Trevor gently intercepted her.

"Mommy is little tired."

He crouched down until he was eye level with her and spread his arms dramatically.

"So..."

A playful grin crossed his face.

"Would Princess Ariel be willing to let Daddy have today’s hug instead?"

Ariel didn’t knew about Rose’s kidnapping and being hospitalized.

He didn’t tell Ariel as he didn’t want child to be worried. But Rose is still weak and can’t carry her.

So, Trevor came forward to hug her.

Ariel blinked.

Then she giggled.

"Okay!"

Without the slightest hesitation, she threw herself into Trevor’s arms.

He effortlessly lifted her onto his shoulder.

Ariel immediately wrapped both arms around his neck, laughing happily.

Watching the father and daughter together, Rose couldn’t help smiling.

Only then did she notice Ryan sitting quietly in the living room.

He hadn’t moved.

He hadn’t spoken.

He simply sat there with a glass in his hand, his profile turned toward the window.

Their eyes met for the briefest second.

Then Rose calmly looked away.

She behaved as though the room contained only James, Trevor, and Ariel.

Ryan...

Simply ceased to exist.

She gently brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear before speaking softly.

"Let’s head home."

"Okay."

Trevor nodded.

Still carrying Ariel, he turned toward the door.

James’s gaze slowly shifted back to Ryan.

He still found the scene difficult to watch.

The image before him looked like something taken from a family photograph.

A devoted father.

A loving mother.

Their cheerful daughter.

The warmth surrounding the three of them was so natural that anyone watching would assume they had always belonged together.

Only one person looked completely out of place.

Ryan.

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