Chapter 447

"Can I have a hug, Dad?" Back then, Shannon would always see Francis hugging Rachel with all smiles, and he'd love every time he sent or picked her up from school. In moments like those, Shannon was always the bystander. She wasn't particularly envious of their bond back then, but upon experiencing farewell with Adam, she wanted to know how it would feel to embrace her dad. Adam was visibly dazed when he heard her words. Since Shannon's return, he had tried his best to be the perfect father, constantly looking after her. The only time when they felt most like a father and daughter was when the three of them went to get coffee. However, that was without any hugging. It didn't take Adam long to regain his composure as he quickly extended his arms, ready for Shannon's embrace. To his surprise, Hector was one step ahead and hugged her. An involuntary twitch danced on the corner of his eye, and he was ready to pull the two apart when Scott came hugging them. Adam darkened his expres