78 LOCKED HEART

"Daddy's sorry," Haru mumbled. He stroked the top of Sheila's head gently. The girl was silent. Asleep deep into her dreams. Honestly, he had some guilt towards his eldest daughter.

A special sense of guilt. And it lingers in him to this day.

The incident took place when Sheila was 7 years old. Lively girl. She ran happily in front of her mother who was holding the 4-year-old version of Sherly. That morning they had just arrived from France. Rose's intention was to visit Haru for the first time (before, it was Haru who visited them), but she was the one who was given a surprise.

"Papaaaaa!"

"Ahhh, Ren..."

Sheila's exclamation collided with Haru's sigh at that time. Rose reflexively pulled Sheila's hand without affection. Made her back away and stop right in front of Renji's penthouse door which was slightly ajar.

"Mom, why?"