Chapter 16 " Sorry , I need to go on stage now . " Faith didn't answer Ethan . She merely walked past him and marched onto the stage . As a company representative , Faith introduced its new product with grace and poise . She gave a professional and skilled presentation . Ethan watched her shining brightly on stage . His heart was filled with regret . He had never realized how amazing Faith was . His long - dead heart began to race . His gaze followed Faith around , unwilling to look away for even a moment . He wouldn't give up . He was determined to win back his wife and daughter . " Thank you , everyone . Feel free to ask me in private if you have any questions . " Faith concluded her presentation by bowing and stepping off the stage . Callie ran over to her from the side , and Faith held her hand while exchanging pleasantries with the people who approached them . Ethan stood silently to the side . He dared not disturb them . Only when Faith and Callie were alone did he muster the courage to approach . " Your speech was excellent . You must be thirsty . " Ethan handed Faith a drink . " It's a new drink . " Faith felt a tightness in her chest . She didn't take the drink but instead walked past him . " Faith , Callie , would you join me for a meal ? " Ethan asked nervously , calling out to them . " Sorry . This is not a good time , " Faith replied without turning back . " Faith , don't turn me down , please , " Ethan pleaded , stepping forward and grabbing her arm . His eyes were filled with longing . " Callie , how about coming home with Dad for a meal ? Just this once , okay ? " He turned to Callie , showing her a loving expression she had never seen before . " I know I was wrong . Can we just have one meal together ? " Callie hesitated . She knew the pain of being rejected . She looked up at Faith and said softly , " Mom , let's just have one meal with him . " " Alright . " Faith couldn't refuse Callie , who was Ethan's daughter . As long as Callie had no objections , Faith would acknowledge him as Callie's father . Ethan smiled and reached out to Callie . " Come home with Dad . " Ethan's smile stiffened when Callie didn't respond , but he wasn't angry . " Let's go . " Faith and Caliie sat in the back seat while Ethan drove . Through the rearview mirror , he caught glimpses of the mother and daughter and felt oddly at peace . He couldn't help but smile . Callie nestled in Faith's arms and whispered , " Mom , why has Uncle Ethan changed ? " " I don't know . " " Is he really apologizing to us ? " Faith still shook her head . She wasn't sure what Ethan was up to . His belated affection was worthless . Even if he truly regretted his actions , there was no chance for them to reconcile , especially with Nicole and her son in the picture . Faith didn't believe Ethan would let go of Nicole . Having a meal together would not change the reality of their relationship . Ethan brought them back to the villa , which was still decorated the same way as it had been years ago . " Callie , this is a belated birthday gift from Dad . Open it and see if you like it ." Ethan had been buying Callie a gift every day , and the spacious living room was now piled high with gift boxes . " Can I open it ? " " Of course . They are all for you , " Ethan said , his heart aching at Callie's cautious question . What had he done to his child in the past ? " Callie , I'm sorry . I was wrong before . From now on , you can do whatever you wish . I will be there for you . " Ethan crouched down . This time , Callie didn't pull away . He trembled as he hugged her . " I will always be here for you and treat you right . " Chapter 16 Callie looked up from Ethan's embrace , her eyes filled with a faint trace of happiness . A father's love was something the six - year - old had always longed for but never received . Now , she finally felt that love in Ethan's arms . Seeing her happiness , Faith couldn't help but smile . She hoped Ethan would keep up this act and not disappoint Callie again . " Go ahead and open your gifts . I will make you something to eat . " Ethan led Callie to the pile of gifts and walked into the kitchen , where he put on an apron . Faith's heart skipped a beat when she recognized that apron as the one she had always used . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!