Chapter 236
The trap had been set, and now it was only a matter of time before the prey took the bait.
Sunday.
Evelyn and Sebastian had promised Amelia they would take her to the amusement park.
Though Amelia wasn’t Sebastian’s biological daughter, he adored her as if she were his own.
He had been by Evelyn’s side throughout her pregnancy, doting on her every need. And after Amelia was born, his devotion only deepened.
Sebastian was the kind of man who came once in a lifetime—thoughtful, protective, and endlessly kind.
Yet Evelyn knew she didn’t deserve him. She never allowed herself to entertain romantic feelings, no matter how perfect he seemed.
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"Daddy, I want that bunny!" Amelia’s sweet voice snapped Evelyn out of her thoughts.
The little girl had her arms wrapped around Sebastian’s neck, legs swinging excitedly as she nuzzled against him. Her tiny finger pointed at a rabbit-shaped balloon floating nearby.
"Please, Daddy?"
Sebastian’s eyes softened with affection. "Anything for my precious Amelia." He chuckled, carrying her toward the balloon vendor.
He rarely used nicknames, always calling her by her full name—Amelia.
"Daddy’s the best! I love you!" Amelia squealed before planting a loud kiss on his cheek.
Evelyn smiled, trailing behind them. Watching the joy on her daughter’s face, she was reminded of why she had chosen the name.
Amelia.
Like the flower lily—symbolizing rebirth.
She refused to let this child suffer the same fate she had. Evelyn had been destroyed by love, left with nothing but a shattered heart.
But Amelia? She would have everything.
Sebastian bought the balloon, and they spent the morning riding attractions, laughter filling the air.
By lunchtime, Amelia tugged Sebastian’s hand toward a themed restaurant.
"Daddy, I want that! Look how big the burger is!"
Sebastian smirked. "Careful, little one. Eat too much, and you’ll turn into a chubby bunny."
Amelia blinked, her innocent eyes widening. Then, her lower lip trembled.
"Waaah—Daddy doesn’t want me anymore! I don’t want the burger! I don’t!"
Sebastian hadn’t expected his teasing to backfire so spectacularly.
He scooped her up, instantly remorseful. "Silly girl, of course I want you. You’ll always be Mommy and Daddy’s treasure."
"Don’t cry, sweetheart. Daddy was just joking." Evelyn wiped her tears away.
Amelia sniffled. "So… can I have the burger?"
Sebastian laughed. "Anything you want."
Instantly, her tears vanished. "Daddy, I need to pee now."
Sebastian glanced at Evelyn. "I’ll get in line. You take her."
Evelyn nodded, taking Amelia’s small hand.
The little girl skipped happily, clutching her balloon—until a gust of wind snatched it from her grip.
"Mommy! My bunny’s flying away!"
Evelyn lunged for it, but the balloon soared higher, out of reach.
Distracted, she didn’t notice the figure behind her—until strong arms caught her waist.
A familiar scent enveloped her. Warm breath brushed her ear.
"Careful."