The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 262

Victoria froze, halfway through getting dressed, caught off guard by Gwyneth's request.

She'd just had a tense run-in with McNeil—his touch had been met with indifference, even outright rejection from her. Agreeing to Gwyneth's wish was one thing, but McNeil?

He'd never appeared with her together in public. Victoria wasn't sure she could do it, and she certainly couldn't answer on McNeil's behalf.

Gwyneth's eyes were full of hope. Usually, it was always Daddy and Ms. Marchand who picked her up from school. She was happy enough with that, but lately, her classmates had started asking why it was always her dad and Violet—didn't she have a mom?

She wanted her friends to know that she did have a mother. That's why she'd made the request.

And after getting lost not long ago, Gwyneth had been terrified she'd never see her mom again.

Memories of her mother's care, her gentle hugs—warmer and sweeter than Ms. Marchand's—had flooded her when she sat alone, frightened and helpless on the sidewalk.

"Mommy, I'll be good from now on. I won't make you mad anymore."

She was so scared of being apart from her mom again.

Gwyneth reached out and clung to Victoria's hand. McNeil's face was cold, but when he looked at his daughter, his expression softened.

"Daddy will pick you up with Mommy tonight."

That was as good as a promise. Victoria couldn't bring herself to refuse, not when it was their daughter asking.

She could turn her back on anyone—except Gwyneth.

"Okay, honey. Mommy loves you so much."

Gwyneth dove into Victoria's arms, latching onto her like a little koala, refusing to let go.

Holding her daughter close, Victoria was overwhelmed by a rush of emotions.

A moment later, McNeil was pulling on his suit jacket. "You'll take Gwyn to school later. I have to get to the office," he said, opening the door and heading downstairs.

Victoria heard the car start up outside—McNeil was gone.