210 Expectations

Two smacks descended on Dan's head and his figure cut through the air towards the side of the restaurant. Natalie and Grace stared at Juliet before sweeping their gazes at Zieve as a small smile spread on their lips. Juliet descended from her chair, ran towards her mother and deeply embraced her.

She also greeted her second mother, Grace with hugs and kisses before walking over to her father. Dan pushed himself off the ground, sheathed his daggers and lifted the little girl off the ground.

"Papa, I missed you..." Juliet beamed with excitement as Dan nudged his chin on her neck, evoking laughter from Juliet.

Placing her on the ground, Dan cleared his throat with a cough and approached his seat. Sitting in between Natalie and Grace, he was the only one that had a frown on his face as he stared at the anxious Zieve.

"So, you're Juliet's lov-"