Chapter 742 742

Chapter 742 742

Mackie and Dan bowed at the crowd before they went backstage, replaced by the second performers.

Mackie couldn't wait to go and meet her parents, but she couldn't because nobody was allowed to meet their parents until they finished all of the performances.

"Um, Mackie, t—thank you for singing with me," Dan said as he approached Mackie. "I can't sing as well as you, sorry if I let you down."

"You're doing great!" Mackie said while patting Dan's shoulder. "I will sing with you again later! I promise!"

Daniel's eyes widened. He was so happy that he could explode right now. He grabbed Mackie's hand and stared at her hopefully, "I promise I will only sing with you! We will always sing together, Mackie!"

**

Vernon stopped the recording and wiped the tears flowing from the corner of his eyes. Chloe stared at Vernon and then gently wiped the tears, "Why are you crying, Vernon?" She asked. She already knew the answer because Chloe also cried when she first saw Mackie performing like this in front of the crowd.

"I—I don't even know why am I crying right now," Vernon said. "I just feel so proud. It's overwhelming me."

Vernon wiped his tears and then looked at Chloe, "I hope that you don't find me lame because I cried. I was really engrossed with Mackie's performance, so I can't be bothered holding my own tears."

"Hahaha! Why would I find you lame just because you cried? I did the same when I watched Mackie's performance for the first time as well," Chloe said. She touched Vernon's cheek and continued to wipe his tears. "It's a sign that you truly see Mackie as your daughter. It takes a great deal for a man to see his step-daughter as his own blood."

"What step daughter? Mackie is just my daughter," Vernon insisted.

Chloe chuckled, "Yes, she is your daughter, no question needed."

Vernon and Chloe watched the rest of the performances. Everything took about two hours to be done, and the students were allowed to meet with their parents.

Mackie was looking around for her Mommy and Daddy because the hall was filled with so many people.

She was worried that Uncle Vernon might be too busy and decided to leave after the performance.

Mackie knew that she couldn't keep her Uncle for too long.

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Her Mommy taught her to be sensible because her Uncle had a lot of work that he had to do, and the fact that he spared his time to watch her performance should be more than enough.

But Mackie wanted more!

She wanted to take a photo with Uncle at least!

Mackie got tired after looking around for a while. She lowered her head dejectedly, thinking that she wouldn't be able to take a photo with Uncle.

Until a big, strong hand ruffled her head. She looked up and saw her Uncle smiling, "What makes you sad, Little Wolf?"

"UNCLE!"

Mackie was so happy that she quickly jumped and hugged his thigh, ensuring Uncle wouldn't leave her.

Vernon laughed.

He carried Mackie and let her sit on his strong arm.

Chloe gently pinched Mackie's cheek because she found her daughter so cute, "Don't be sad, dear. We won't leave without a picture."

"Mommy!" Mackie was so happy because she felt she had a complete family. "Un! I want a picture! Let's take a picture together!"

"Here, use my phone. I want to keep the picture," Vernon said as he handed his phone. Chloe was about to take a picture of Vernon and Mackie, but Mackie stopped her.

"Mommy, why are you taking pictures of us? You must join us!" Mackie insisted.

Chloe smiled. She then looked around and asked one of the adults to take a picture of them.

"Okay, come here, love. I want us to be huddled together for the picture!" Vernon said.

Thus, Vernon stood tall while carrying Mackie on his left arm and hugged Chloe's hips with his right arm.

"Okay… say cheese!"

Snap!

They checked the picture after that, and Vernon was the first to comment, "Little Wolf, you're about to have one baby tooth out."

"Wahh, really?!" Mackie was excited, thinking she would get pocket money from the tooth fairy, just like what happened each time she lost her teeth. "I'm going to ask tooth fairy for more money!"

"More money?" Vernon raised his brow. "How much do you want?"

"I want um… umm…. A lot!" Mackie said.

"Hahahah! Okay, okay, I will tell the tooth fairy to give you a lot of money, okay?"

"Un! Thank you, Daddy!"

Chloe and Vernon gasped when Mackie called him Daddy for the first time.

They looked at each other in disbelief and then looked at Mackie simultaneously, "Mackie, can you say that again?"

Mackie tilted her head, "Say what?"

"W—When you thanked me just now," Vernon said. His voice began to get shaky as he got way too excited.

"Um, thank you, Daddy," Mackie repeated. She was scared Uncle didn't like her calling him Daddy, so she asked, "Can I not call you Daddy? But you're a better Daddy than my real Daddy…."

"No, no, I'm your REAL Daddy! I'm your only Daddy!" Vernon claimed hastily, not wanting to miss the chance.

Mackie's eyes brightened. She hugged her new Daddy's neck tightly and said, "I love you, Daddy!"

"I love you too, my Little Wolf!"

Chloe stared at how harmonious Vernon and Mackie were and realized that it was meant to be.

'In the end, Mackie and Vernon are destined to be a father-daughter duo. I'm just so happy to have this family…' Chloe thought before she hugged Vernon and rested her head on his chest.

They were like this for a while until Chloe asked, "Mackie, where is your cousin?"

"Ah, Aaron's class will be performing tomorrow, Mommy!" Mackie replied. "Please come for him as well!"

"Alright then, it seems I have to attend another teacher-parent meeting tomorrow," Chloe said, winking at Mackie.