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Before long, the Family Day activities kicked off.
Families took their seats at prepared tables. Lily looked at Samuel sitting in front of us and asked sadly.
“Mommy, why isn’t daddy sitting with us?”
I pinched her chubby cheek. She was too young for this drama.
“Because mommy is a superhero. Daddy went to help other kids.”
Just then, the elementary school teacher announced the first activity – building with blocks. She smiled and said, “The prize for first place is a LEGO spaceship.”
Lily’s eyes lit up, and she pointed at the spaceship. “Mommy, I want it!”
“Okay, let’s do our best!”
As the sand timer ran low, Lily raised her hand and shouted excitedly.
“Teacher, we’re done!”
The teacher came over, ready to announce the winner when suddenly, a little boy from the front row dashed over.
Leo.
He knocked over the blocks we built and said arrogantly, “Now first place is mine!”
Lily’s eyes filled with tears as she stared at the mess. Angry, she picked up a large block and threw it at Leo.
Samuel rushed over, his first words being:
“Lily, how could you hit someone?! Apologize to Leo right now.”
Lily stood her ground.
“No! He pushed over my blocks first! He’s the bad guy!”
I firmly supported my daughter.
“Samuel, anyone can see who started this. Leo should apologize to Lily!”
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Rachel joined in, tugging on Samuel’s arm.
“Samuel, let’s just drop it. We shouldn’t hold this against the kids.”
The elementary school teacher tried to smooth things over, but suddenly Lily burst into tears.
“Daddy, why aren’t you protecting me? Why are you scolding me?”
Her cry of “Daddy” stunned everyone. They glanced between me, Samuel, and Rachel.
Samuel turned red, while Rachel looked like she wanted to say something but held back.
At that moment, Leo put his hands on his hips and stood in front of Lily, snarling.
“Who’s your daddy? Don’t call him that! This is my dad!”
My daughter, frightened, started hiccupping. She cried out, her voice breaking.
“Daddy, say something!”
My heart ached. I glared fiercely at Samuel, my voice sharp.
“Samuel, aren’t you going to explain? Are you just going to let us be misunderstood?”
Samuel’s eyes widened. He picked up Leo.
“What’s there to explain? Today, I’m Leo’s dad!” He even patted Leo’s head.
Instantly, other parents began whispering and pointing at me and my daughter.
“Why is that child calling someone dad out of nowhere?!”
“I don’t think Lily’s family has ever attended Family Day before. This time only her mom came. Do you think she might be someone’s mistress?!”
“I heard this Samuel is a big CEO, super rich. Maybe Lily’s mom is trying to seduce him and got caught by her own daughter.”
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While my daughter and I faced the gossip, Samuel stood by, comforting Leo. Rachel was off to the side, suppressing a smile as she glanced at
I hugged my daughter, who was sobbing uncontrollably, and gently patted her back.
I wanted to confront that scumbag and his mistress, but this wasn’t the right moment. I couldn’t let my daughter suffer more.
Just then, someone trying to flatter Samuel said, “The young master looks just like Mr. Brown. They’re clearly father and son!”
I looked up at Samuel. A flash of guilt crossed his face before he laughed it off, while Rachel looked absolutely thrilled.
I had seen this mother and son before. How had I not noticed their resemblance?
Meanwhile, Lily wouldn’t stop crying.
I had to ask the teacher to take us to the rest area so Lcould calm my daughter down first.
In the rest area, I comforted Lily until she gradually fell asleep. I needed to calm my daughter down first.
In the lounge area, I comforted Lily until she finally fell asleep
Seeing her swollen eyelids from crying twisted my heart into knots.
I quietly stepped out and moved to the hallway corner to call HR and Legal.
school right now. Hurry!”
While I was going over details with them, I suddenly heard a scream. It was my daughter’s voice!
My heart dropped instantly.
At the end of the hallway, by the bathroom door, Lily was on the ground, sobbing.
Leading the attack was Leo, his face twisted in anger:
“This is for calling my dad your dad. I’m going to beat you up today!”
With that, he kicked Lily in the stomach. Lily cried out in pain, trying to escape, but the boys behind him caught her.
“Kids of mistresses deserve a beating!”
“My mom said bastards like you should have never been born!”
Lily waved her little hands in defense, crying so hard she could hardly breathe:
“You’re lying! That’s my daddy! Daddy, Mommy, come save Lily!”
“It hurts so much!”
“Daddy, Mommy, where are you?!”
Seeing this sent a roar through my mind. My blood boiled, and every vein felt ready to burst.
When those boys noticed me, they exchanged glances, and seeing my fierce expression, they took off like scared animals.
I scooped Lily into my arms, feeling her tremble. I quickly called for an ambulance.
“Don’t be scared, sweetheart. Mommy’s here. Mommy’s here.”
When the ambulance arrived, other parents watched, curious about what happened.
I rushed toward the ambulance, holding my daughter tightly.
As I passed, I saw Samuel smiling and playing with blocks alongside Leo, while Rachel wiped sweat from Samuel’s forehead.
When he heard the chaos, he looked up, confused. As he started to come over and ask, “What’s going on? What happened to Lily?” Rachel grabbed his hand.
“Samuel, you promised to spend the whole day with Leo today. He was so excited when I told him last night!”
Samuel froze as I climbed into the ambulance with Lily.
Lily was unconscious. The doctors quickly began examining her inside the ambulance.
When a female doctor lifted Lily’s dress, her face twisted in shock:
“How could anyone be so cruel to such a small chil
I broke down in tears, panic overtaking me.
My baby’s soft skin was marred with blue and purple bruises, including a fist–sized bruise on her side.
Her body shook uncontrollably. The doctor’s voice turned urgent:
“Quick, get her hooked up to the machines!”
