Daisy mother sighed deeply, glancing toward the hallway where Daisy's faint sobs could still be heard. She shook her head. "Leo, you should go. Daisy doesn't want to see you right now. She's broken, and seeing you will only make it worse."
Leo lowered his gaze, his hands tightening at his sides. "I understand," he murmured. "But… please tell her this for me — if she wants to see Kulture, she should come back to the country. I'm taking our daughter with me."miss Bennett looked at him in silence for a moment. "You're really doing this?"
He nodded slowly. "I just… need time to think. Maybe she does too."
Her eyes softened. "Don't take this to heart, Leo," she said quietly. "You both have been through enough. Just… don't make choices you'll regret later."
Leo forced a small, pained smile. "I already have."
Without another word, he turned and walked away, the sound of his footsteps fading as the morning wind brushed through the quiet street.daisy mom watched him leave, her heart heavy with worry for both of them.
walked slowly into Daisy's room, her heart aching at the sight before her. Daisy was sitting on the edge of the bed, her eyes swollen and red, clutching Kulture's small stuffed bunny to her chest.
"Mom…" Daisy's voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper. "Did he… did he come?"
Biti hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "He did."
Daisy's fingers tightened around the bunny. "What did he say?"
Her mother sighed softly and sat beside her. "He said he didn't mean to hurt you, Daisy. He regrets everything."
Tears welled in Daisy's eyes again. "If he really regretted it… he wouldn't have done it," she murmured. Her voice trembled as she turned away, staring blankly at the wall.
Biti placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. "He also said… if you want to see Kulture again, you should come back to the country. He's taking her with him."
Daisy froze. For a second, she didn't breathe. Her mind went blank. "He… what?" she stammered, turning sharply toward her mother.
"I tried to talk to him," Biti said softly. "But he's already made up his mind."
Daisy's tears finally fell, rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably. "He can't take her! She's my daughter!" Her voice broke into a sob. "Why is he doing this to me?!"
Her mother quickly wrapped her arms around her trembling body. "Shh… Daisy, calm down. We'll figure something out, okay? Maybe this is his way of trying to keep you close… even if he doesn't realize it."
Daisy shook her head, crying harder. "No, Mom… he's punishing me. He doesn't believe me."
Biti held her tighter, whispering, "Then prove him wrong, my dear. Don't let your tears decide for you."
Daisy's sobs slowly quieted, replaced by determination in her red, tear-filled eyes. She looked toward the window, whispering, "If that's what it takes to get my daughter back… then I'll go."The next morning, Daisy could barely sleep. Her eyes were puffy and red, her heart restless. She had made up her mind — she wasn't going to let Leo take her daughter away.
With trembling hands, she packed a small suitcase, told her manager to rearrange all her upcoming schedules, and boarded the earliest flight back to the country.
Hours later, she stepped out of the car, her legs unsteady from the long journey. The air felt heavy, her chest tighter with every step. She turned to her manager.
"Please… find out where Leo is. He won't answer my calls," she whispered.
Her manager nodded quickly and made a few calls. Within minutes, they had an address. Daisy's heart pounded as the car stopped in front of Leo's mansion — a place she had never been, but one that now felt like a wall between her and her child.
The moment the car door opened, Daisy pushed it aside and stepped out. Her legs felt weak, but she didn't care. She ran — her voice shaking as she shouted, "Leo! Where is my child?!"
Leo stood at the entrance, calm but unreadable. He didn't answer her immediately, only looked at her for a moment before turning silently and walking back inside.
Daisy's heart sank. "Leo!" she called again, but he didn't turn around, She wanted to scream, to cry, but her voice broke before she could.
Then Leo's deep voice echoed from the hallway. "Kulture."