278 CHAPTER 278: A FATHER's GRIEF

She has the eyes of a Williams but the other features is definitely of the Mikasa!

Ethan, Shawn and Ysabelle instantly glanced at the doorway as soon as they heard it opened. However, Shawn's eyes instantly landed on the little girl who was holding Rio's hand. She got blue eyes like Master Omni and Ethan but her face is a bit familiar.

Shawn was trying to wreck his brain thinking where he possibly saw someone who looks like the little kid, but he failed to remember Aisha's face.

Ethan was surprised as well when he saw a middle age man and an old man came in together. And a child was in between them. His eyes widened in disbelief. He was puzzled as to why Demetrius is in Estrella City. And why is he with Mira? Did he possibly knew already? Then he stared at his grandpa. Ah, this old man really!

Shawn was so startled that he has to blink his eyes more than thrice when he suddenly recalled Aisha after a couple of minutes. Yes! It was Aisha's features except the eyes!

He then glanced at Ethan who was trying to maintain a calm composure, but bewilderment was also painted all over his face. Shawn wanted to ask the man beside him but the tension between him and Rio is very evident.

"Daddy!" The little girl run towards Ethan and hugged him. But her embrace was not the same as before. It was rather warm! Something is different from his little princess right now but he couldn't figure out what it is as of the moment.

Ethan smiled at the little girl after he stoop down to receive the girl in his arms.

'' Daddy, you know what? Grandpa Om accompanied me to the mall earlier and we played a lot!'' Her eyes were glimmering. '' I saw snow white and cinderella too!''

'' Ehm... looks like you had some fun this day... that's good then.'' He caressed her hair.

'' Yes dad, I did! Thanks to my two grandpa's!'' Then the little kid stared at Rio and smiled her widest.

"Daddy?" Shawn blurted in confusion as he watch the two having a sweet conversation. He only knew Eli as his son but who is this cute little girl? Did he impregnate a woman here a long time ago? He is full of question. If Aisha is alive then he might think of her as Aisha and Ethan's daughter. But that is too impossible to imagine! Shawn thought.

"Ethan..." Rio came forward. "Can we talk?" He asked rigidly.

"I am about to ask you as well." He force a smile then glanced at Shawn. "Please join us too."

"O-oh... Okay." Shawn replied confused.

"My study room is at the left corner. I'll join you after a minute or two." Ethan uttered.

Master Omni, Rio and Shawn started out to the study room while Ethan stayed.

"Stay with nanny Ysabelle for now since daddy needs to talk to them first, okay?"

"Not a problem daddy!" She was smiling wide then went to hold Ysabelle's hand. "Go on daddy."

"Thank you sweetheart." He kissed her forehead then followed the others.

As soon as he entered the study room, he met Rio's piercing gaze. Despites that, he went to sit opposite them.

There was silence for a couple of minutes. Seems like no one is ready to speak yet. That moment, Shawn was itching to throw a joke but he could sense a different atmosphere. Ah, so eerie! What's with them all of a sudden? He thought.

Ethan must admit that he doesn't even know how and where to start. And looks like Rio noticed his dilemma.

"Ethan, what's happening?" Rio started. "Please, tell me everything!"

"Mr. Mikasa...'' he suddenly stood up and kowtowed apologetically. ''I'm sorry that I didn't inform you about your daughter as soon as I discovered that she's alive." Ethan replied but Shawn grasped his breath as soon as he heard about the woman who was supposed to be dead three years ago. Wait, she's alive? So that means... the little girl...

"I couldn't tell you because she lost all her memories. She have forgotten everything, that's why I thought I could give a little help and gain her trust first before telling about her true identity." Ethan explained not looking at Rio's eyes.

"And that little kid...?"

"She was the baby in Aisha's womb 3 years ago. She miraculously survived the fall and the raging sea as well." Ethan confirmed.

Rio teared up. He couldn't believe that his beloved daughter was alive all these years. How did he end up losing hope three years ago? Why did he gave up easily? Why?!

Rio covered his face with his palms as tears flowed from his eyes freely. His heart is being shred in pieces as he recalls Aisha's childhood until she grew up to be a beautiful and strong woman. But moreover, he is mourning for giving up on her daughter three years ago!

How could he do that? What kind of a father is he? How will he face the woman now? As a father who saw the little kid grew up into such a fine woman, he shouldn't have given up his hope easily! When they didn't find her body, he should have at least used all of his power to search for her, by hook or by crook. Ah! He is so foolish!

His bitter sobbing echoed at Ethan's study room and the three men could feel the grief within his tears. And they too teared up. This is such a big blow!

But he is only a human.

Three years ago, when he received the news about Aisha that had fell on the cliff and drowned into the deep sea, he had already lose his faith. With that height, no one will be able to survive that. But he had just heard that Aisha and the baby survived, so how will he face his daughter now?

His been pouring out his heart for a few minutes now. And with a breaking voice, he asked, " H-how did she live her life all these years?"

Ethan lowered his head as well as Master Omni since Ethan told him about what Clement had said.

"I...I..." Ethan averted his eyes. "It's totally heartbreaking and I think this is not the best time to talk about it." Sadness shadowed his eyes.

"Ethan...please..." The man beseeched him. "I need to know it."

"But Mr. Mikasa...." Ethan was about to say something but Master Omni tapped his shoulder and stared into his eyes.

Ethan knew what the old man wanted to say, therefore he sighed. Looks like it can't be help. But it will definitely shatters his heart, that's for sure...

Ethan started to relay the story he heard from Clement. And after that, he also notified him about the loansharks who attacked them at thei apartment. Then lastly, he told him what mr. And mrs kersey had said earlier.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.

Rio, Master Omni and Shawn had been in deep thought for a few minutes but no one was talking among them. They were trying to figure out what part of the story was seemingly fishy. Cause there is, definitely!

Something isn't just right.

'' The loan shark... are they the reason why you had reinforced the class C members?'' It was Master Omni who asked.

'' Yes, your right grandpa. And I must say sorry for not informing you early. Moreover, the loan sharks are not easy to deal with.''

'' What do you mean?'' Shawn added.

'' Aisha is definitely in danger, especially knowing that it was Zoren Zalasar of the Golden Tree company. My friend had already look into this so there's no doubt. But aside from the golden tree, he also have some more businesses and Jc is still on searching for more."

'' What did you say? Zoren Zalasar!'' Rio yelped. If he was thinking of the same man in the past then Aisha is definitely in danger right now!

They had some more conversation for thirty more minutes before they decided to get out the study room. It's time to check on Aisha. Might as well continue later as soon as everyone's already sleeping.

They have reach the living room and was about to climb the stairs but they halted!

A woman in white was standing at the top, looking at them in question. Those faces were absolutely new!

'' Ethan?'' She was smiling as soon as she reached them. She was not staring at the other gals beside Ethan, only him.

'' Alex...?'' Ethan's voiced was rather in question not a statement.

'' Ethan, I've been looking for you everywhere!'' She yelped calmly.

Meanwhile, Rio who was watching them was flabbergasted. He couldn't believe his eyes but the woman in front of him is surely his daughter Aisha! There's no doubt! But he also felt a stirring pain in his heart. He wanted to embrace her tight but he couldn't. Ah, he wanted to cry again! He was trying to control his eyes. His Aisha... it's definitely her. More importantly, she's alive!

"I'm sorry for disturbing you but I must go." She kowtowed apologetically.

"Where do you think you're going?" Ethan curiously inquired.

"Back.... to .... my... apartment?"" She had her brows creased all of a sudden.

"Alex... have you forgot what had happened earlier?"

Alex raised her brow instantly. What is he saying? Did something happen while she was sleeping the whole day?

What happened earlier? Did something happen without her knowledge? All she could remember was sleeping at Ethan's room, nothing less, nothing more. So what is this man saying?

Ethan and the other's grasped in dread. What is happening? How come Alex had forgotten what had transpired a while ago? Worried was painted all over their faces. Looks like he needs a psychologist more than a doctor!

Unknown to everyone, Alex tried repressing her memory of what had happened a while ago since it was too much to bear.