CHAPTER 129: OSVALDO STAYS

This Chapter is dedicated to Rosiielove. Thanks for the gift baby, I’m grateful. ლ⁠(⁠´⁠ ⁠❥⁠ ⁠`⁠ლ⁠)

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After dinner, the guests started leaving one after another. Smiles on their lips. They sure did have the best time of their lives. The drama, emotional moment between a father and his lost daughter. The chaos and annoying moment where they had to wait for hours just to see the girl.

But it was worth it.

Many were genuinely happy for the father and daughter reunion, and others just loved the drama that came with it. They couldn’t wait to gossip behind closed doors and air out their irrelevant opinions about the Bloodsworths.

"Thank you very much for coming," Xavier said to the last person by the door, his daughter by his side as they both waved them goodbye.

The large mansion was finally empty with just the family members hanging around. Maids and servants were already cleaning the large hall.

After a moment of silence, Penny turned to her father. "I... I should take my leave too." She said calmly.

"To where?" Xavier laughed.

"I’m sure you’re tired too my princess. The maids have already prepared your room. You should rest for the night." He said.

"But..."

"No buts Penelope. Don’t deprive your father of the right to spend time with you." Xavier said calmly.

"Brown, see that the madman and his grandfather are sent home safely." At that, Xavier started walking away. He was happy he could finally be rid of the madman. It’s enough the fool ruined his night already. By morning, it would be just him and his little princess.

"No!" Penny said quickly shocking her father whose eyes narrowed on her.

He smiled, trying so hard to control the anger bubbling within, even if he was slowly losing it.

He swore if he saw Osvaldo again, he might kill him.

What the hell is wrong with his child?

"No?" Xavier asked.

"Mr Osvaldo is my responsibility. He has to be with me all the time." Xavier gritted his teeth. Just when he thinks he can get rid of the man...

He had no idea why his child was so attached to him.

"Says who?" He asked. Penny opened her mouth to speak but he beat her to it.

"Fine." Xavier smiled. "Arrange a room for them then," Xavier said to his butler. Mary and Barry who had just stepped into the lounge were shocked.

Was Xavier really letting the madman stay in here with them?

They’re going to be living with a madman?

"There is no need to prepare two rooms. Osvaldo stays with me." Penny said both Xavier, Mary, and Barry all paused to look at her. It hadn’t even been five hours since her arrival and she had already caused so much trouble.

Oh, this was really his brother’s child. Barry thought to himself.

Xavier let out a low growl as he stared at her.

"What are you saying, Penelope?" Mary asked. "How can you sleep in the same room with a madman?" She asked.

"Mr Osvaldo cannot sleep alone. We always sleep together back at home, why would that change now?" Penny said innocently.

"It’s alright if you all are not comfortable with us. We will leave..."

"No," Xavier said stopping her.

"If you want to sleep with the madman you can. I won’t stop you." His voice softened. No matter how angry he is, he just cannot stay mad at his child. She’s his precious daughter.

"Thank you." Penny smiled.

Mary and Barry both stared at Xavier with mouths hanging open. Was he really going to let his daughter spend the night with a madman?

What the hell is going on?

"Good night my love." Xavier walked over to press his lips on her forehead.

"Good night," Penny said calmly and watched him walk away. This was her father.

After so many years of wondering what he looked like, she had finally met him. Penny didn’t know what to feel at the moment. Everything was surreal to her.

As Xavier walked away, he tried to encourage himself. Don’t worry, it’s only for tonight. What’s the worst that can happen? She says it’s not the first time.

He gritted his teeth. Not the first time?

All this time, his daughter has been sharing her bed with a madman.

Xavier shook his head. He was overthinking again. He only just met her tonight. By the time he spoils her rotten, she will never think of any man but him. Girls love flashy things and he would spoil her with it.

However, that madman has become a burden and he needs to eliminate him quickly. He nodded at his thought and just kept walking.

Barry followed him immediately. Maybe Xavier Bloodsworth had too much to drink to be making such decisions. Barry felt like he needed to talk sense into his brother.

He had forgotten all about finding his children as he was more concerned with a madman living in their home.

When Barry reached the halls, far away from where Penny stood with Osvaldo.

"Don’t tell me you’re going to let a madman sleep on the same bed with your daughter?" Barry followed his brother. Penny is like a daughter to him too and he can never allow such.

"Let the child breathe Barry. She just got here. I’m not trying to push my daughter away." Xavier said calmly.

"Push her away? But letting a grown-ass man be in the same room with her?" Barry asked.

"What do you think would happen, Xavier? Think of a worst-case scenario."

"No," Xavier said.

This was his first time being a parent and he was a little confused too. But he knew whatever decision he made tonight was the right thing. He has stayed away from his child for so long, he doesn’t want to push her away.

"You’re overthinking again Barry. She said that’s how they’ve been before now. Why would I change her life on her first night here?" He asked.

"Let her have all the grace she would need today. By tomorrow, that mad fool will be thrown out." Xavier declared.