Chapter 1485

Willow knew that, unlike their days in the Mapleshire cottage, Matthew would never again nuzzle Mia's face with that same loving tenderness. Not wanting Mia to feel hurt, she reached out to take her back so that she would not be sad and cry from her father's rejection. Surprisingly, just as Mia's tears were about to fall, Matthew suddenly pecked her cheek. Mia was overjoyed that Matthew had finally kissed her. She waved her chubby hands excitedly, wanting to tell the whole world that her daddy loved her so much. Matthew was stunned by his own actions. He had always looked down on Willow and Mia, so he had no idea what had possessed him to kiss this unwanted child. But his heart inexplicably warmed when he saw the pure joy on Mia's face. He wanted to keep holding her and watching her laugh freely in his arms, calling him daddy. "Thank you, Matthew." Willow had not expected Matthew to be so affectionate with Mia. She looked at him gratefully. She wanted to treat him to breakfast a