in the deafeningly silent room , Laura wiped the tears on her face and gathered her strength to smile again , saying , " I can take care of myself . I can cook pasta . " After speaking , she hopped off Angie's lap and bowed to her , saying , " Thank you , Madam ! I'll be going home now ! " " Wait ! " Angie instinctively called out to her, " You've forgotten your snacks ! " The minute she uttered those words , she felt like banging her head against the wall in frustration . " That's not the point ! " thought Angie . Hearing that , Laura looked at the snacks seriously , and with caution , she picked out the smallest lollipop . She said in an ingratiating tone , " Madam , I'll only take this . Mommy told me these things are expensive and she'll have to sleep on the streets after buying them . Thank you so much . Please keep the rest . " Then , she bowed to Angie , saying , " I'm going home to wait for Mommy . " Laura turned around and was taken aback to see a group of people at the entrance of the police station , appearing out of nowhere . They wore formal suits and looked like those powerful adults she saw in television dramas . Laura looked up and met a man's sharp gaze . With one hand casually in his pocket , he exuded an undeniable air of authority as he gazed coldly at her in silence . The atmosphere suddenly became so tense . The onlookers couldn't help but swallow nervously as they watched the father and daughter reunite . Laura widened her eyes in astonishment as she gazed at Antonio's features . Suddenly , tears began forming in her eyes , and she took small steps toward him . She continued to look up at him before glancing at the three young men behind him . Antonio had mixed feelings . His daughter was in front of him right now . Surprisingly , he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with this young girl , possibly because she was his blood relative . Yet , as this sensation intensified , his countenance grew increasingly grave , and he remained silent . The stiff atmosphere continued until Laura held up the bag of dried pasta timidly . " This is for you , Sir . " Antonio was stunned . Looking at the unfamiliar and obviously cheap food , he furrowed his brows and asked , " What is this ? " " Pasta . " The little girl smiled brightly as tears trickled down her face . " It's delicious ! " She recognized her dad , for he looked exactly like her . Regrettably , she also recalled Lilian's words about how her dad would dislike her the moment he saw her . However , Laura still yearned to be near her father , even if it was just for a single moment . Laura mustered her courage and stuffed the dried pasta in Antonio's hand . She gently pinched his fingertips with her dainty hands and 1/2 Chapter 5 looked up at him with admiration , saying , " Sir , your hands are huge . " " Just like the other children's daddies . I've finally held my daddy's hand , " she secretly added in her heart . Satisfied , Laura took a step back and bowed to them . " Goodbye , Misters . Goodbye , Sir ." After speaking , she toddled away on her tiny legs , her departing figure exuding an air of premature innocence and vulnerability . Antonio couldn't help but feel a trace of compassion for her . " Laura Yale ." Laura turned around and saw the man standing at the door with an air of elegance , his expression icy , " I suspect you are my daughter . Come with me for a paternity test . If you are … " His gaze grew somber , and in the presence of everyone's attention , he said in a low voice , " I will take care of you . " Laura's eyes widened in astonishment , tears instantly streaming down her face . She remained speechless for a long time . " Mommy , you might not know this . After you turn into Queen Giselle , Daddy came to meet me . He's really handsome , just like a prince . He came to take me with him . Would you be happy for me ? " Laura thought . Following Antonio , Laura approached a stylish black car with a dazzling exterior . Laura pursed her lips timidly . Antonio got into the car first , followed by the three young men . The car felt a bit cramped with everyone inside . After considerable hesitation , she finally lowered her gaze to her dirt - stained dress and shoes , which bore the marks of accumulated dirt from being unwashed . This was the first time she felt self - conscious about being dirty . Hesitating , Laura stood by the car door and remained silent . Antonio gradually lost his patience . " Get in . " His annoyed tone caused her to shudder , and she looked down , tugging at her dress and saying hesitantly , " I'm dirty … " The three boys looked at her in astonishment as she lowered her head even more . Jasper sneered and said sarcastically , " Why don't you stay in the trunk then ? It's the perfect place for you . " Hearing this , Laura looked at the trunk with a hint of interest and said , " Well , that works too . " Jasper was rendered speechless . 2/2