Chapter 9 Antonio lifted his head with a gloomy expression just as Jasper got out of the car and hurried toward Laura .. Along the road lined with sycamore trees , Laura ran while crying and wiping her tears , but suddenly tripped and fell to the ground . Jasper's breath caught , and he rushed to her side . He was about to help her up , but Laura had already gotten up on her own . Her hands and knees were scraped and bloody in an instant . But she didn't cry out in pain . Standing on tiptoe and blinking back tears , she handed the greeting card to him with trembling hands . " Mister , this is my gift for you . " The other brothers and Antonio got out of the car , looking at her with mixed emotions . Sniffling , Laura pointed to the flowers on the pink card . " This is a ribbon bow , and this is a little star . It's a beautiful card that I got for doing work for Ms. Mitchell . Isn't it pretty ? " No , it wasn't beautiful . In fact , it was quite tacky . This was the worst gift Jasper had ever received in his life . He didn't know what to say , but she earnestly urged , " Open it , Mister " Jasper opened the card , and what he saw made him pause . It was a drawing . The drawing depicted a blue sky , white clouds , and four people standing in order of height . Antonio and the other two sons walked over , listening intently as Laura softly introduced , " This is Mr. Smith , this is Big Mister , Second Mister , and Third Mister . " She pointed to the little dog on the ground . " This is the dog that protects all of you . " " I even drew crowns for you ! " Laura was beaming . " Mr. Smith , you're the king , and you boys are the princes ! " Her wound was still bleeding , yet her smile remained radiant . " It's just that the space is too small , and there's no space to draw a castle . " Antonio's heart held a whirlwind of emotions , and there was a heavy stone weighing on his chest . " Laura , you're not my daughter . Aren't you sad ? " " No. " Laura smiled , shaking her head . Her beautiful eyes gazed at him eagerly . " I know that my daddy won't come , but Mr. Smith , you came . I'm happy . It's just that we're not fated for each other . I'm not your daughter , and I've wasted your time . " Antonio inexplicably felt a pang in his heart . " Do you really understand fate ? " " Yep ! " Laura nodded . " Ms. Mitchell said that as long as there's fate , our new mommy and daddy will come . So we just have to wait for our new mommy and daddy to come . They're on their way ! " Just then , Grace stormed out of the orphanage , her anger evident . " Laura ! Who allowed you to leave ? Aren't you afraid of getting hit by a car ? " 1/2 17:03 Mon , 11 Aug✪ Chapter 9 Only then did Grace notice the Smith family . Antonio's face turned dark in an instant . " How dare you scold her ? " 守 310 Grace was taken aback and didn't know how to respond . Laura quickly spoke up . " Don't blame Ms. Mitchell ! Ms. Mitchell gave me the card ! " With that , she limped over to Grace , " Ms. Mitchell , let's go back . " Grace turned pale with fright and held onto Laura , not daring to look back . Laura waved to them . " Goodbye , Mr. Smith ! Goodbye , Misters ! " She smiled brightly , but as she turned her head , her face fell , and she bit her lip to hold back her tears . Frowning , Grace asked , " Why are you crying ? " Laura didn't respond , allowing herself to be led away by Grace . Almost involuntarily , Antonio followed . Just as they were about to step into the orphanage , the other kids swarmed around Laura and ran circles around Grace . " Laura doesn't have a daddy anymore ! She doesn't have a daddy anymore ! " Laura's lips trembled . Unable to hold back any longer , she broke into loud sobs . Grace looked helpless . " Does your wound hurt a lot ? " Laura shook her head , crying out , " Mr. Smith isn't my daddy ! I'll never have a daddy again ! " 2/2