Chapter 85: A Day Together
When Freya arrived at Ethan's villa, she was practically glowing with joy. The bond between a father and
daughter is universally special. Most fathers would go to any length to fulfil their daughter's wishes... even to the
extent of plucking the stars from the sky. Ethan was exactly that kind of father. He didn’t just want to give Freya
what she wanted; he needed to, as if making up for the lost tthey had spent apart. The years he missed, not
being by her side, drove him to go the extra mile.
On the way to the villa, Ethan had practically bought every snack Freya pointed at. From sweet popcorn to sour
candies, spicy chips to chocolate-dipped marshmallows... he got it all. And true to her promise, Freya began
munching on them the moment they entered the villa.
Sitting comfortably on a sofa, with a colourful fantasy animation playing on the big screen, Freya was completely
in her zone. She leaned against a cushion, her tiny feet dangling off the edge, her hands busy popping snacks
into her mouth.
Ethan sat beside her, quietly watching her with a soft smile. Every few bites, Freya would offer him something
from her treasure trove of treats. "Try this one, Daddy. It's my favorite!" she chirped.
So, there they sat... one big and one small, bonding over snacks and animated animals. Freya was so caught up
in the happiness of being at her daddy's house that she forgot all the snack restrictions her mommy usually
imposed. By the end of the movie, her belly was full and her eyelids heavy. She dozed off on the couch, hugging
a half-eaten cookie.
Ethan smiled fondly, then gently lifted her in his arms and carried her to his bedroom. He laid her down on the
soft mattress and pulled the comforter... one he had bought especially for Freya... over her small frame. She
curled up like a kitten and drifted into a peaceful sleep.
The next morning, Ethan dropped Freya off at school with a promise: "I'll pick you up after school and take you
somewhere special."
"Where?" she asked, eyes sparkling.
"You'll see," he said with a wink.
And he kept his promise.
After school, Ethan took Freya to one of Manchester's largest indoor amusement parks, Play Factore.
As they stepped inside, the scent of buttered popcorn, sweet bubblegum, and fried chips greeted them. Laughter
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtechoed through the air, mingled with the cheerful chaos of music, buzzing games, and excited children. Freya
immediately slipped her hand into her father’s, her eyes wide with wonder.
"Are we really going to play everything, Daddy?" she asked, practically bouncing in her sneakers.
Ethan smiled down at her. "You can try everything you want."
"Even the big slides? The vertical drop one?" she asked, pointing.
He raised an eyebrow. "If you're brave enough."
"I was born brave!" she declared proudly, puffing up her tiny chest.
Their adventure began with the multi-level play frame. Freya raced through rope bridges, swirled through
twisting tunnels, and zipped down spiral slides like a lightning bolt. Ethan tried his best to keep up, always just
behind her.
"You're too fast! Go slowly!" he called.
"Catchif you can!" she giggled in reply, her voice echoing through the tunnels.
At the spiral slide, they launched themselves down side-by-side tubes, spinning through rings of neon lights.
Freya screamed in pure delight. Ethan laughed freely... something he hadn't done in a long time.
They hit the foam pit at the bottom with a gentle thud. Freya popped up, grinning. "Again!"
So they went again. And again. And again.
The ruthless CEO of Purplebricks Limited had temporarily turned into a carefree child, all because of the joy
radiating from his daughter. The shadow guards, discreetly following from a distance, exchanged surprised looks.
None of them had ever seen this side of him.
Then cthe giant slide. Play Factore’s most popular attraction. But as they approached, a staff member
gently stopped them.
"Sir, children need to meet the height requirement," he said kindly. "I think your daughter might be a little
younger for this ride."
"What's the requirement?" Ethan asked.
The man pointed to a sign. "Over 55 inches tall. You can measure her over there."
Ethan turned to Freya. "We can’t go on this one today, sweetheart. But we'll cback when you're tall
enough."
Freya pouted but nodded reluctantly.
To cheer her up, Ethan led her to the zip line area. As he stared at the long cable stretching across the play zone,
he hesitated. But Freya misunderstood his pause.
"Dad, don’t be scared. It'll be fun," she said with an adorably serious face. She forgot her earlier disappointment.
"Oh, I'm terrified," Ethan said tically.
"Don’t worry, Dad. I'll protect you," she promised.
His heart melted.
Freya climbed into her harness like a tiny professional. When it was her turn, she zoomed across the play area
with a wild cry of joy, her ponytail streaming behind her like a superhero’s cape. Ethan gave the staff a thumbs-
up and followed.
Later, they shared a pizza in the café area. Freya chose the toppings... extra cheese, no mushrooms. She was
surprisingly good at ordering, having done it many times with her mommy.
Ethan gently wiped sauce from her cheek and asked, "So, what was your favourite part?"
Freya swung her legs under the table. "All of it."
Then she added, "Can we go to the climbing wall now?"
"Of course," Ethan nodded.
They tackled the wall like a team. Freya challenged Ethan to a race, and he played along, allowing her to win.
She reached the top in record tand looked down proudly.
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"Daddy, go left!"
"No, that's the wall!"
"Daddy, you're so silly!"
Ethan laughed, genuinely enjoying his first VR experience under Freya's enthusiastic coaching. She loved playing
the teacher.
By the tthey walked out of the park, the sky had turned a soft purple. Freya's eyes drooped, but her smile
remained.
"Did you enjoy yourself?" Ethan asked as he carried her toward the car.
"The best," she murmured.
"But they didn’t letgo on the slide," she added with a pout.
"Don’t worry. We'll slide next time," he promised.
"Really?"
"Really."
"When?"
"Next twe chere."
"Okay, Daddy. | believe you."
He buckled her into the car seat. As
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Ethan glanced down at her sleeping face, his heart full. Today, she had simply been a child... happy, carefree,
and loved.
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