Please Take Me Home Daddy (by Mona Surrey) novel Chapter 277

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Like a child caught in a misdeed, Ben was hauled in front of them by Joseph.

Laura peeked out curiously from behind Xander.

Humiliated, Ben bit his lip, unable to speak, his face turning a deep red. “I’m sorry.”

Laura was surprised, a flicker of mischief crossing her eyes.

It was her turn for revenge!

Joseph looked at her. “How about that? Is this satisfactory?”

Innocently, she shook her head. “No, I didn’t hear it.”

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Ben’s eyes widened in disbelief. Just as he was about to retort, Joseph smacked him on the back of the head. “Are you not deaf? Is it so hard to apologize properly? Louder!”

Ben gasped in pain and begrudgingly looked at Joseph, then at Laura, his eyes bloodshot as if he wanted to devour her. He bellowed, “I’m sorry.”

Laura turned her head weakly and nestled into Xander’s embrace. “He shouts so loudly, and my head hurts. I feel so uncomfortable. I think I’m going to die!”

Ben was flabbergasted.

This kid was really playing up her act.

Laura secretly raised an eyebrow.

Xander immediately caught on, his brow furrowing with concern. “Lala, how are you feeling? Are you alright?”

Laura, feigning weakness, clutched her forehead and whimpered. “It hurts. I want to go home and see our dog.”

Xander didn’t know what to say.

He cleared his throat, whispering into her ear, “Laura, we don’t have a dog at home.”

Laura’s expression froze, replying in a whisper only the two of them could hear, “Sorry, Xander, I forgot.”

Xander was speechless.

Laura quickly forced out some tears and continued whimpering. “I’m in pain, so cold. Somebody, save me.”

Joseph found her even more pitiful.

Ben was increasingly annoyed. “Stop putting on an act in front of my boss! Do you think just because my boss is kind–hearted and has a moral code, you can manipulate him? That’s not happening! We won’t fall for you.”

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Joseph, however, with a stern face, squatted in front of Laura. “Are you really feeling that bad?”

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Laura, with tear–filled eyes, said in a childlike voice, “It’s painful. I’ve been running a high fever since last night. I’ve been working hard these last few days with no rest, and even when I rest, I study. Life is so tough.”

Joseph’s expression softened. “But aren’t you the cherished daughter of the Smith family? You should be spoiled with love. How come you’re suffering like this?”

Xander chimed in, “Actually, my sister was adopted by us. She has no blood relation with us. She’s always suffered in the orphanage and has felt insecure. She wanted to become a celebrity to earn her keep and pay us back, fearing we might abandon her. She won’t listen even if we ask her to go easy on herself.”

Laura bit her lip, tears suddenly spilling over. She choked out, “Xander, I just don’t want to be abandoned. I don’t feel secure. If I can earn money, I can live guilt–free in this family and won’t ever have to suffer or depend on others. Even if I worked myself into a fever, I don’t have complaints.”

Xander’s eyes moistened as he gazed deeply at her. “Laura.”

Joseph sniffed, his eyes unexpectedly reddening. “What a well–behaved, loving child!”

Ben was utterly bewildered. “What’s moving about this? It’s so fake. She’s got a whole island at home.”

Xander quickly explained, “The island is just a marketing gimmick for a variety show. Laura doesn’t actually own an island. Our family can’t afford one.”

Ben, bewildered, exclaimed, “Your family is among the wealthiest in Hestrya, and you can’t afford a small island? Who are you kidding?”

Joseph ignored him, holding Laura’s hands with genuine sincerity. “Don’t worry, child. Even though I’ve kidnapped you, I’m a villain with a moral code. Since you are in so much pain, I’ll take you to the hospital to get you properly treated.”

Laura was deeply touched, clutching his hand with tears in her eyes. “You truly are a good man!”

Ben was panicking. “Boss, we are kidnappers, not rescuers! You don’t want to ask us to sing a song to her, do you?”

Joseph glared at him. “Is it the same thing? This child is sick right now. Remember, we want to negotiate with Joshua. If we mistreat this child, once the deal is done, we’re done for.”

Ben choked, at a loss for words.

Joseph then embraced Laura, seemingly quite fond of her. “Oh, look at you, little girl. Not so big, but quite hefty when picked up?”

Laura, coyly nestled in his arms, grinned. “Because I eat a lot. I love eating!”

Joseph smiled, his voice softened with affection. Even the large scar on his face seemed less intimidating. “If only I had a little daughter like you. Sadly, all I have are sons. They are rough and dull, no fun at all.”

Saying so, he carried Laura outside.

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Escorted behind, Xander stole a brief glance at Ben.

Ben, filled with fury, followed behind Joseph, his chest heaving violently.

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Feeling Xander’s gaze, Joseph immediately turned to look at him.

Xander diverted his gaze, pretending to be indifferent, while a cold smirk curled at the corner of his mouth.

Ben was seething, his gaze sharply fixed on Laura’s retreating figure, his teeth itching with rage.

That little brat dared to speak to him that way. He’d make sure she regretted it later.

Meanwhile, Joshua was furiously slamming his fist on the table, listening as his subordinates reported one by

one.

A subordinate reported, “We’ve tracked down Joseph. He’s taken his children to the hospital for a checkup.”

Joshua was bewildered. “My niece has disappeared, and he’s taking his children for a checkup? Is that child Laura?”

The subordinate shook his head. “Probably not. They went to the hospital, and that girl seems to be his daughter. After all, why would Joseph take a hostage to the hospital?”

Joshua’s expression became more and more sullen, and a murderous look appeared in his eyes. “I knew this guy had a bunch of sons, but I didn’t expect him to have a daughter. But since he kidnapped Laura, then I will also do so to his daughter. Go! Get his daughter for me.”

The subordinate nodded. “Yes!”

Spider, unable to contain herself, stood up. “Please let me go, boss!”

Joshua, his face dark with anger, said, “You come with me. We’ll find out where Laura is being held. Ideally, we’ll get Joseph’s daughter at the same time we find Laura and Xander.”

Spider had no choice but to comply. “Damn it! If I find out who kidnapped Laura, I’ll make them pay!”

Joshua’s eyes burned with a fury that wouldn’t dissipate.

Laura had better be unharmed.

Otherwise, he’d flatten their base to the ground!

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