The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 817

After all, a child’s heart is simple, free of the complications that tangle adult relationships.

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At five in the afternoon, the offices of the Nexus Prime Aerospace Institute were growing quiet.

Danielle stared at the drone schematics on her computer screen, but her fingers had been still on the keyboard for a long time. The clock in the corner of the screen ticked forward, a silent reminder that it was time to pick up Niki.

She thought of Alexander’s expression last night…

With a frown, she hesitated for a few seconds before picking up her phone, finding that familiar number, and pressing dial.

The phone rang three times before he answered.

“Hello?” Alexander’s voice came through the receiver.

“It’s me,” Danielle said, her voice a little tight. “Something came up at work, and I can’t leave. Where are you right now? Could you… could you possibly pick up Niki?”

There was a moment of silence on the other end. Danielle could faintly hear the sound of traffic and his soft breathing. She felt a knot of anxiety, afraid he would refuse. After all, he had never once picked Niki up from school.

“I’m in a meeting, but it’s almost over,” Alexander’s voice came again. “Send me the address. I’ll head there now.”

“Okay. Thank you,” Danielle said, relieved. She quickly sent him the school’s address, adding, “She might be a little shy with you at first. Please be patient with her…”

“I will.”

He agreed and hung up.

The door opened, and Alexander stepped out. He was wearing a perfectly tailored black suit and carrying two bags filled with snacks and toys. His tall, commanding presence immediately made him the center of attention.

Niki’s eyes lit up. She recognized the car, and she recognized him.

It was Daddy! It was really Daddy!

Unable to contain herself, she broke away from her teacher and ran toward him like a little bird, shouting, “Daddy!”

Hearing her voice, Alexander turned. A gentle warmth filled his eyes as he saw the small figure racing toward him. He strode forward, knelt, and caught her as she leaped into his arms.

“Daddy! You really came to get me!” Niki cried, hugging his neck, her voice filled with pure, unadulterated joy.

Alexander gently patted her back and handed her one of the bags. “I brought you your favorite strawberry cookies, and that little stuffed rabbit you said you wanted.”