The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 282

Mr. Harrison wasn't exactly known for his knack with children. His stern demeanor and lack of a

welcoming smile made him a less favorite adult among the youngsters.

But what bothered little Angela the most was his insistence on imposing rules. Even though he barely

spent any time with her, he was always ready with a new rule.

Angela didn't appreciate this at all.

Pouting her rosy lips, she muttered, "Go tattle on me to mom then."

Being scolded by her mom was a far more bearable ordeal than having a meal with Mr. Harrison. At

least, her mom was gentle even when she was angry.

Seeing Angela's displeasure, Dominic, a dear friend of hers, sighed in resignation.

He couldn't understand why Angela was so averse to Harrison, who was her biological father.

Then, he came up with an idea. "How about this, Angela? I will make you some potato chips. What

flavor do you like?"

"Tomato!"

Angela's eyes sparkled at the mention of chips.

"Alright." Dominic gently ruffled her hair, "Tomato chips it is then. I will make them especially for you.

And in return, you will have dinner with Mr. Harrison tonight, okay?"

"Deal!"

Angela jubilantly high-fived Dominic.

Food could always work wonders with her.

"Domi, you're the best!" Angela beamed.

Domi was Angela's special nickname for Dominic. Since he was tall, she found the name fitting for him.

Angela shared her deepest thoughts not with her mom, but with Dominic. They were like best friends,

sharing everything.

Today was the day Harrison was supposed to meet his daughter.

All his appointments were scheduled by the secretary's office, and the meetings with his daughter were

always marked as high priority.

Every bit of the preparation was taken care of, from the reserved box to the gifts. Harrison himself had

spent over two hours in a store to pick out three gifts for Angela.

He had sent pictures of all of them to Roxanne, asking her which one Angela would prefer.

Roxanne, after finishing her work, opened his WhatsApp message.

She mulled over the pictures. A beautiful princess dress, a Disney Elsa doll, and a box of fancy

chocolates. The dress was nice but not practical. Angela wouldn't be interested in the doll as she was

not fond of toys. The chocolates seemed perfect, but Angela was having dental issues and sweets

were a no-no.

Roxanne replied back, advising him against the chocolates and suggesting that Angela would like the

other two gifts.

Without any further reply from Roxanne, Harrison kept staring at the WhatsApp chat screen.

He scrolled through their past conversations, all of which were about Angela. There was not a single

mention of anything else.

His gaze shifted from the bright screen to the silent profile picture of Angela. His mood, too, seemed to

dim with it.

His secretary reminded him, "Mr. Harrison, everything is ready. We should start now."

With a nod, Harrison exited the chat and picked up the gifts for Angela. He left his office, brushing past

Alexander, who was attempting to discuss some business.

Harrison's secretary smiled apologetically at Alexander, "Mr. Alexander, today is Mr. Harrison's day to

see his daughter."

"Ah, that explains it!" Alexander exclaimed.

To Harrison, everything else could wait when it came to Angela.

In the car, Harrison revisited his chat with Roxanne.

While he was going through their past conversations, Roxanne too, was doing the same.

A bitter smile tugged at her lips. It was a cruel irony of life. The person who meant the most was often

the one buried deep within the heart, a secret not to be revealed.

Dominic called Harrison.

"Where are you? Angela and I are already here."

"Twenty minutes." Harrison replied.

Dominic asked, "What gift did you bring for Angela?"

"A pink princess dress and a doll."

"Why didn't you bring some snacks? Angela loves those." Dominic had specifically told him to bring

some fancy, tasty snacks for Angela. He hoped that this gesture might help Angela warm up to

Harrison.

Dominic always wanted Angela to be closer to her biological father.

Harrison was a busy corporate tycoon and an excellent entrepreneur. He had many responsibilities and

a tight schedule. He couldn't spend as much time with Angela as Dominic, who was free to spend his

time as he wished.

"Dominic, you should stop at a store and get some fancy snacks for Angela."

"Roxanne wouldn't like it."

"It's fine, if Roxanne objects, I'll handle it."

After hanging up, Harrison smiled ruefully.

He, who was supposed to be part of Angela and Roxanne's family, felt more like an outsider.

But Roxanne said she was not happy or secure with him.

He started learning to understand her a

nd to respect her decisions as well.

So, for the past couple of years, he had tried not to bother her, except when it came to Angela.

When Harrison arrived at the private booth, the three inside were conversing.

Angela was nestled in Roxanne's arms.

Roxanne gently spoke, "When your dad gets here, if he wants to hold you, you'll let him, right?" Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Uh-huh," the little one puckered her lips.

"Do you feel a bit unhappy?" Roxanne asked patiently.

"No, even though Mr. Hard doesn't smile much, he's still my dad."

Standing outside the screen, Harrison's nose suddenly felt a bit sour.