Chapter 68 Daddy!

Maria rushed over to Sophia, and when she saw Cruz, she froze in place. Their eyes met, and both were stunned—Maria as much as Cruz. It had been four years since they last saw each other. Cruz hadn’t changed much, yet at the same time, he had. His features had become sharper, and his aura had grown more intense, making him seem like a completely different person. Maria remembered him as a gentle man when he left, but now, the transformation was undeniable. They just stood there, silently looking at each other. Sophia blinked her big eyes, sensing the tension between them, but she didn’t say anything. Instead, she quietly observed the two adults. Maria pressed her lips together. “I didn’t expect to run into you.” Cruz nodded, then gently stroked Sophia’s soft hair before setting her down. He watched as she obediently sat to the side, continuing to play on her tablet. He looked back at Maria, and the silence between them stretched on. After a long pause, Cruz finally asked, “How h