CHAPTER 288: COMPLETING THE CIRCLE!

"You can’t mention Marcus’s name?" Angela finally asked, her brows deepened as she tried to scare her a little.

The horror that covered Seraphina’s face said it all. She felt shame rushing all over her. Marcus was Angela’s father, and she knew Angela would be mad if she found out.

"I am not," Angela said quickly, already reading her thoughts. "Why will I be mad? I am just worried about you falling in love with him. Does that man look like someone who wants to be loved by anyone?"

Seraphina sighed, shifting to the edge of the couch. Her voice was soft but steady. "He wants to be loved by you... that I am sure of. Marcus loves you so much, and I can see it. He might be confused, but deep down he wants things to work between you two. He wants to make up for the time he lost with you. It’s not his fault you were separated from him, but he keeps punishing himself for it."

Angela was surprised that she was defending Marcus. Seraphina had only met him yesterday, yet she spoke like she knew his soul. "I know it’s not his fault," Angela said quietly, "but I can’t just accept another parent in my life. Not after everything I went through."

"You went through all that with strangers," Seraphina said firmly, determination in her eyes. "I’m sorry, but they were never your family. They were strangers who refused to be family to you. Now you are with your real family, and they’re trying so hard to protect you, to make up for what you missed."

Angela’s voice broke. "I’m scared... I really want to fit in... I’m trying," she said, her eyes filling with tears. She hated herself for not seeing her father’s pain when someone else could. It made her feel small, guilty... and a little like Grace.

"Hey... don’t cry please," Seraphina said softly as she stood up and sat beside her on the couch, touching her hand gently. "It’s not easy, but I can say you’re doing great so far. Just give Marcus a chance. Maybe both of you can experience happiness together. You deserve it, right?"

Angela nodded, trying to hold back her tears. She wondered what she could do to make things work between her and Marcus. If her real mother was alive, she would want things to be right. From the little she heard about her, she must have been a kind woman.

"What do you suggest?" Angela asked quietly.

"Hmmm," Seraphina folded her arms across her chest, thinking hard. She placed a finger on her lower lip, then her eyes lit up. "I have something in mind. If you like it, try it."

"What is it?" Angela asked with a small smile, trying to lift her mood.

"Make a list of all the things you wanted to do with your dad while growing up," Seraphina said. Seeing Angela’s confused look, she explained, "Like going shopping, playing games, painting together, or visiting the park. My dad isn’t in the country right now, but if he was here, we’d do a lot of fun things like that."

"I like the sound of that. In fact, the things you mentioned will be on my list," Angela said with a small smile, then asked softly, "Your dad lives outside the country?"

"Yes. He works in Europe and comes around once in a few years. I visit when he’s free," Seraphina said, her lips curling into a faint smile. "My mom is here. She won’t leave her bar, so I stay with her. I can’t leave her alone."

"The bar?" Angela tilted her head. "She must really love it."

"Yes," Seraphina laughed lightly. "It was passed down to her by her dad, and she thinks she’ll do the same with me. The bar holds so many memories for her. She was born there, met my dad there, so you see..."

"Oh... I understand now," Angela nodded slowly, smiling at the thought. Then she reached for her phone, scrolling through her contacts until she found Marcus’s number. Her heart thumped as she pressed call and put it on speaker.

The phone barely rang before the call connected, as if he had been waiting for her. She took a deep breath, steadying her voice. "Hello..."

"Hi, Angela," Marcus said gently. "I’m sorry for not calling earlier. We’re already on our way back. How are you doing?"

"I’m fine," Angela replied, glancing at Seraphina, who gave her an encouraging nod. Angela took another breath and continued, "I want to make a list of things I want to do with you... to help us bond as father and daughter. I don’t know if you’ll be interested or have the time..."

"Why not, my princess?" Marcus interrupted, his tone soft but filled with emotion. "I’ll be more than happy to spend time with you. Whatever you want, my princess. I’m more than ready."

Angela felt a strange wave of relief and happiness rush through her. It was something new, something she had never felt before. His words touched a place deep inside her that she didn’t even know needed healing. It was nothing like what she ever got from Grace or Uncle Toga. "Thank you... when you come home, we will discuss it better," she said softly.

"Then wait for me. Hiro said you are going to spend the night at this place and I have permission, but can you wait till I come?"

"Y-yes... sure," Angela replied, still shocked because she had no idea Hiro was taking her to his place. "Bye."

"Okay, bye. I will hang up now," Marcus said before ending the call.

Angela slowly lowered her phone and turned to Seraphina, still looking surprised. "We are left out."

"I think it has to do with completing the circle or bond you were talking about earlier," Seraphina said with a grin.

"Yes," Angela nodded. "It must be about that."

"Why don’t I dress you for tonight?" Seraphina said, smiling wide. "Don’t say no. I want you to look breathtaking tonight. The alphas should be salivating when I’m done with you."

Angela laughed, shaking her head lightly. "I can’t wait."

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