Lahat ng Kabanata ng Vanished for Three Years, I Returned as a Dad: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Jenny said, "Enough. You can't even survive out there anymore. Why act like you still get to be picky? Just take care of the kid and stop making a scene. You need to know your place. Don't worry. There's still a room in my house that can be set aside for you."The moment she finished speaking, people around us broke into snickering laughter."Peter, see how considerate Jen is. She's worried you might suffer out there, so she's even arranged both food and lodging for you.""It's just helping Ronald look after his kid. Surely that is better than the poor life you are living now. You should thank Jen."Ronald touched his watch and put on a show of concern. "Don't worry, Peter. If my daughter misbehaves, I'll discipline her myself. I won't let her give you a hard time."Jenny snorted and shot me a sideways look. "Give him a hard time? He vanished over something trivial back then. Now that he can't survive out there, he comes crawling back. It's only right that he endures a little."M

I hadn't gone far when Jenny reached out and caught my arm.She looked at me coldly as she demanded, "Peter, you won't even take the money I gave you? What do you mean by that? Do you really see me as a stranger?"I replied, "We've already broken up. It's better if we keep our distance, so there's no room for misunderstandings."I thought of Ellie and her jealous streak.Jenny cast a glance at Ronald, a look of sudden understanding crossing her face."The company is hosting a banquet for Ms. Olsen in three days. I'm planning to bring you along so you can broaden your horizons. You'd need to buy something decent to wear, though, so you don't embarrass—"Before she could finish, I cut in. "That won't be necessary. Thank you."My second refusal clearly angered Jenny. Her hand froze in midair with the check, and she clenched her jaw so hard her teeth clicked."Peter, you have quite an ego now. Figures. Poor and short-tempered. If you don't want to come, forget it. I'll take Ronald

Maisie looked up at me, and the composure she'd worn a second earlier fell apart. Unease crept across her face. She sprinted straight into my arms."Daddy, what's wrong? Who bullied you? Why is your hand covered in blood?"When she said "Daddy", the attention in the room shifted at once, moving off Maisie and settling squarely on me.The guests who had just watched in silence as I was mistreated now gaped at me, shock plain on their faces.Maisie's embrace was warm, just like always, and it swept away the sour mood I had been in moments earlier. I lowered myself so we were at eye level and gently squeezed her chubby cheeks."I'm okay," I said, looking at her with nothing but tenderness.She took my hand carefully and blew on the wound, her lashes damp as she looked up at me. "Daddy, who would do something like this to you?"Children reacted instinctively when they saw an adult hurt. Tears always came first.Her expression made my chest tighten. I was about to reassure her when

The guests looked on with disdain, their gazes fixed on Jenny, Ronald, and the others as if they were watching a farce.Nearby, the doctor Ellie had arranged was carefully applying ointment to my hand. I hissed, and Maisie and Ellie looked ready to kill.They snapped, "Do you even know how to apply ointment?"The doctor froze, his hands trembling.I glanced at Ellie and Maisie, feigning frustration."Peter...""Daddy..."They both looked at me at once, clearly upset.I sighed helplessly. "That's enough. The doctor is helping me. Stop that."At that, the doctor's tension eased.After finishing the examination and treatment, he turned to Ellie and said evenly, "Ms. Olsen, your husband is doing well. There's no serious issue. The injury to his hand is from blunt force. I'll use the best medication to minimize any scarring."Ellie fell silent, and only I understood that this was the moment her temper began to build.Jenny, who had started this whole mess, couldn't hide her unea

I chose to ignore Mike's comments about Maisie and asked, "Where are Ellie and Maisie?"Mike instantly became animated. "They went to settle things for you. I was planning to go as well, but they were honestly too terrifying. So I stayed behind to watch over you."I spoke with feigned displeasure. "What's that supposed to mean? Are you unhappy staying with me?"Mike looked at me with a speechless expression. "I'm not even sure where to start with you, Peter. When I arrived, you were already out cold. I learned what happened from the people around."That sweet little girl of yours went pale the second you collapsed. After you were sent to the hospital, Maisie stabbed Ronald's hand with a fork. I still can't believe a child could have that kind of force."He continued, "Ellie later found out that they slapped you and destroyed the gift she gave you. She also learned about how Ronald and his group humiliated you."Ellie had her bodyguards restrain Jenny and slapped her until her fac