The Rise of Dragon Temple novel Chapter 2

“Mom said that Dad went to a far place to make money.” Chloe had sparkling eyes. “Mom also said that dad lives a tough life. When he makes enough money, he will come back for us…”

In the pigpen, the little girl said to Ava with a smile. Her words were full of innocence, romance, and hope.

“Your father might be dead…”

“No, he’s not dead! Mom claims that Dad is powerful… He will definitely come back for me…”

Ava had never seen such a firm yet hopeful look in someone’s eyes.

Chloe’s eyes were as bright as the stars, which made others feel pity for her.

Despite the risk of being beaten by a group of thugs, Ava secretly gave her some bread and other delicious food.

That night, when Chloe looked up in the sky, she noticed that the stars were gone. Instantly, she burst into tears. After asking, Ava realized that the little girl was worried that her father was gone and would never come back.

As such, Ava’s heart ached. Initially, she assumed that Chloe did not understand the ways of the world. However, in reality, the little girl understood everything.

“Chloe, be good. Your father will definitely come back…”

Chloe adorably hugged Ava’s muddy calves and muttered to herself, “Actually, I already knew that Mom was lying to me… Dad won’t be coming back at all… Mom was taken away. If Dad were to return, he would have done so already…”

Looking at Chloe who was crying while talking, Ava could no longer suppress her emotions.

“You can call your father. Perhaps he will then find out about your mother…”

“Really? Mom said that she was the one who bought Dad’s mobile phone, but she had never allowed me to call him… Ava, can I really call Dad?” Chloe uttered Joseph’s phone number expectantly.

The line was connected, which proved that her mother did not lie to her.

However, before she could say a few words, she was discovered by the gangsters.

It ended up in such consequences.

Ava was beaten so badly that she almost fainted.

Meanwhile, Chloe knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, but why would the adults listen to her?

“Please don’t hit Ava again… Boohoo… I won’t do it again.”

The strong man glanced at Ava on the ground and pointed at the foul-smelling pigpen. “Do you really want to save her?”

Chloe immediately nodded obediently.

“In that case, then eat up all the pig food! Only then will I let her go, okay?”

Chloe’s face turned pale, and she instinctively shook her head.

“I know that she has given you some food in secret. Hurry up, or I’ll kill her!”

Upon hearing this threat, Chloe hurriedly strode to the pigsty.

Ava, who was lying on the ground on the verge of death, mumbled, “No… Don’t…”

At the pigpen, Chloe reached out her dirty little hand to grab the smelly pig food and said, “Dad will come back… Dad will save me…”

“Your father has passed away long ago.” The muscular man added, “He is dead. Do you understand? If your mother doesn’t obey us, you will also die!”

“Well… In fact, it’s good for you to die. You can accompany your father, can’t you?”

“My father is not dead… He will save us and defeat you guys,” Chloe shouted emotionally.

The sturdy man did not expect that this little girl would have the guts to slander him. His expression instantly darkened, and he was going to slap her.

Boom!

There was a loud bang.

The gate of the villa collapsed directly, and an armored vehicle rushed in.

Both Chloe and the muscular man looked at the armored vehicle with shock. They saw the murderous military man in armor jump out of the car.

The moment Chloe saw the man, she had a feeling of intimacy that she had never felt before.

She almost subconsciously shouted, “Dad…”

Joseph’s body trembled violently after he got off the vehicle.

His gaze fell on the little girl beside the pigsty…

“Chloe?” Joseph felt as if he had been struck by lightning when he saw the little girl squatting by the pigs and holding on to something pungent.

“Dad… I finally meet you… My father is not dead… I miss you so much…”