Chapter 154: I Have a Dad

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Gwen stood at the doorstep, looking down at her torn clothes, her heart aching. She wiped away a few tears. 

She didn't know how to face Mike. 

This was a new outfit Mike had just bought her, one she really liked. But now, it was ruined. 

Would Mike be mad at her? Would he stop wanting her? 

Just thinking about it made her uneasy. 

At that moment, the front door opened, and Mike stepped out. 

Gwen hurriedly wiped her face, erasing any trace of tears before forcing a smile at him. 

Mike smiled back, took her hand, and led her inside. Then, gently pushing her toward the bathroom, he said warmly, "Wash your hands and face first, then come eat." 

"Okay!" 

Gwen nodded, feeling a wave of relief. 

Mike continued smiling at Gwen, but deep inside, his rage was boiling over. 

Who the hell did this?! 

Who dared to bully his precious daughter?! 

Two days ago, he had already noticed something was off about Gwen's emotions. Yesterday, she came home with a few small injuries. And today? It was even worse—not only was she hurt, but her clothes had been ripped apart. 

Once could be a coincidence. 

Twice? Maybe. 

But three times? 

Heh… 

Mike let out a cold chuckle. 

It's time to find out which parents raised this kind of brat. 

His fists clenched tightly, his eyes turning sharp. 

It seemed like Professor Kent needed to give some parents a proper lesson. 

Just then, Gwen's voice broke through his thoughts. 

"I'm done washing up!" 

Mike's expression instantly softened as he replied, "Do you want to change into something else?" 

Gwen looked down at her torn clothes, hesitated for a moment, then nodded. 

"I'm sorry." 

"It's nothing, don't worry about it." 

Mike waved it off like it was no big deal. 

It was just a piece of clothing. 

Tomorrow, he'd buy her ten more. 

Seeing that Mike truly wasn't angry, Gwen beamed, her mood lifting. She ran off to her room to change. 

As the door shut, Mike smiled and waved, watching her go. 

But the moment the door clicked closed, his expression darkened again. 

See you tomorrow, parents. 

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 That Night 

A short while later, Gwen returned in a loose-fitting pajama set. 

During dinner, Mike noticed something unusual—Gwen was eating more than usual. 

Though he had his suspicions, he didn't say anything. Instead, he silently took note of it. 

After dinner, they played for a while and watched some TV. As the night wore on, Gwen rubbed her sleepy eyes and climbed into bed. 

Mike tucked her in, then left for the living room. 

Out of habit, he spent some time crafting a few new cards before finally turning off the lights and going to bed. 

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 The Next Day 

The following morning, Mike and Gwen ate breakfast together. After packing the lunch he had carefully prepared, he drove her to school. 

But this time, after watching Gwen disappear through the school gates, he didn't leave. 

Instead, he parked in an inconspicuous spot nearby. 

Activating his super hearing and x-ray vision, he began observing Gwen at school. 

Gwen was well-behaved and an excellent student. Even without trying, she easily earned the teachers' admiration, who couldn't help but praise her. 

Of course, this also meant she attracted attention—some kids envied her, while others… resented her. 

Like a certain chubby little girl. 

A spoiled, bratty rich kid decked out in brand-name clothing, exuding arrogance. 

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 Lunchtime – School Cafeteria 

During the midday break, Gwen sat down in the cafeteria and opened the lunchbox Mike had carefully prepared. 

Just as she was about to start eating, a boy about her age sat down across from her. 

He looked adorably sweet and smiled at her. 

"Gwen, your lunch looks really good." 

Gwen nodded proudly and replied, 

"My dad made it for me. Want to try some?" 

Dad! 

Hearing Gwen call him "Dad" in front of others, Mike felt as if his heart had melted into a pool of honey. His whole body turned soft from the overwhelming sweetness. 

The little boy nodded and said, "Thank you!" 

"Stay away from him!" 

Just then, a chubby little girl came barreling toward Gwen like a bouncing ball. 

Gwen's expression tensed slightly. 

The girl glared at the boy and shouted angrily, "Didn't you say that as long as I kept bringing you snacks and gave you ten bucks a day, you'd only play with me? What's going on now?!" 

Mike: _(Д)ノ 

Wait… kids play like this nowadays? 

A little boy already living off a girl's money? 

The boy let out a soft huff and said, "I don't want your stuff anymore. I like playing with Gwen." 

What a little scumbag. 

Mike was speechless. 

Hearing this, the chubby girl's eyes widened in shock as if she had just suffered a devastating betrayal. She flailed her arms and started wailing before suddenly shoving the boy aside. Then, she turned her furious gaze toward the bewildered Gwen. 

"You again! Looks like you haven't learned your lesson!" 

Gwen shook her head fearfully. 

The chubby girl grabbed Gwen's lunchbox and, with a loud smack, slammed it onto the ground. 

"Don't eat anymore, you damn golden-haired cat!" she sneered viciously. 

Gwen's eyes turned red as she stared at her lunch scattered across the floor. 

This was the meal Mike had carefully prepared for her. 

A surge of anger rose in her chest, and she glared at the girl. 

The chubby girl hesitated for a moment, then furiously snapped, "How dare you look at me like that! Do you even know who my dad is? He's a major shareholder of this school! You're just a worthless orphan—nobody wants you!" 

Mike's brows furrowed. 

Kids getting into arguments was normal, but this? This was downright cruel. 

If this girl spoke this way, it was clear her parents weren't any better. 

Gwen clenched her fists and shouted, "Apologize to me! And I DO have a dad!" 

"Apologize?!" The chubby girl let out a cold laugh. "Looks like you really forgot the lesson I taught you last time! You're just a pathetic little orphan!" 

She snapped her fingers dramatically, then waved toward her lackeys. 

"Teach her a proper lesson!" 

The two kids she had bribed with snacks immediately stepped forward, closing in on Gwen. 

Not only does she keep a pet boy, but she even hires goons? 

Mike rubbed his temples in frustration. 

Since when did kids become so ruthless and complicated? 

The next moment, a card materialized in Mike's hand. 

Name: Invisibility. 

As the card dissolved into glowing particles, Mike's body vanished. 

He silently opened the car door, and in the blink of an eye, he was inside the cafeteria, standing in a shadowed corner. 

Thanks to his invisibility, no one noticed him. 

Then, Gwen's angry voice rang out loud and clear. 

"I HAVE A DAD!" 

The chubby girl's vicious voice followed immediately after. 

"Oh yeah? Then let's see your 'dead dad' show up!" 

As she spoke, she raised her hand. 

Mike's eyes darkened. 

Without anyone noticing, he reappeared, striding forward in a flash. 

Before the girl's hand could come down, he scooped Gwen into his arms, effortlessly dodging the attack. 

His voice was calm, yet filled with unmistakable authority. 

"I'm Gwen's father. Do you have a problem with that?" 

Silence fell over the cafeteria. 

The two lackeys flinched and took a step back. 

Bullying a classmate was one thing, but dealing with an actual parent? That was terrifying. 

Gwen tensed in his arms, her wide eyes staring at Mike. 

Then, tears started streaming down her face. 

The chubby girl, however, puffed up her chest defiantly and sneered, "So what if you're her dad? The moment you leave, I'll keep teaching her a lesson!" 

(End of Chapter)