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Shock was written all over the children's faces, their eyes wide as they couldn't believe Daniel's words.
Between the two, Venedict was the first to recover from the surprise.
Slowly, his expression shifted to one of anger as he glared at Daniel.
His hands clenched into fists at his sides, and he placed Venice behind his back as if protecting her from Daniel.
"S-so it was you all along. The m-man behind you has been telling us to behave and call you Daddy. You're the one who k-kidnapped us," Venedict said, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and anger.
Daniel's smile didn't waver.
Instead, he continued to smile at them, as if he already understood their fears and feelings.
"You're a smart kid, Venedict. You really deserve to be my son," Daniel said before stepping closer to them and lowering himself to their level.
