Chapter 828

Alistair Montgomery stared fixedly at the DNA test report in his hand.

The paper trembled slightly between his fingers.

He looked up sharply, his gaze landing on little Chloe.

For a moment, the entire world fell silent.

The child he had searched for over five long years… was right here before him?

Alistair's eyes suddenly burned.

He knelt down and pulled Chloe into a tight embrace.

"Chloe," he said, his voice hoarse. "I'm your father."

Chloe nodded obediently.

"I know, Daddy."

Alistair's heart clenched painfully.

"Say it again."

"Daddy."

That tender, childish call was like a key, instantly unlocking his heart, frozen for so many years.

Alistair had had countless women.

Over a hundred in his harem, all merely tools for bearing children.

He had never loved any of them.

A king was meant to be without love or attachment.

But now, this soft little person in his arms melted his entire heart.

Five years.

He had waited for five years, hoped for five years.

Every single day, he had yearned for a child of his own.

Alistair tightened his arms, but dared not hold too tightly.

He was afraid of hurting this little princess, delicate as porcelain.

He released Chloe, his eyes rimmed red.

The next second, he suddenly burst into loud laughter.

"I have a child!"

Alistair sprang to his feet and looked at the guards behind him.

"Did you hear that? This is my daughter!"

The guards bowed respectfully.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Alistair covered his mouth, trembling all over with excitement.

He turned to Elian Cross.

"Elian! My daughter!"

Elian Cross smiled and nodded.

"Congratulations."

Alistair then looked at Evelyn Ross, his finger shaking as he pointed at Chloe.

"She's my daughter! Mine!"

Evelyn twitched the corner of her mouth.

"Yes, I know."

Alistair's gaze swept to Alexander Vance.

Alexander took a calm step back.

Alistair didn't mind. His eyes shifted, landing on Joanna Sterling and Natalie Castillo in the corner.

He rushed over and hugged Joanna.

"I have a daughter! Chloe is my daughter!"

Joanna was squeezed breathless.

"Your Majesty… please let go first…"

Alistair released her and lunged toward Natalie.

"My daughter! Hahaha—"

Natalie stared at him blankly.

Just as Alistair was about to embrace her, a loud shout came from the doorway.

"Stop!"

Spencer Valentine rushed in.

He wedged himself between Alistair and Natalie, giving Alistair a brief hug.

"Alright, don't hug my girlfriend."

Alistair hugged him back fiercely.

"My friend! I found my daughter!"

Spencer was squeezed until his eyes rolled back.

"I know, I know…"

Alistair let him go and rushed back to Chloe.

Evelyn couldn't help speaking up.

"Calm down."

"How can I calm down!"

Alistair suddenly knelt down.

He hugged Chloe, tears spilling from his eyes.

"Do you know how I've lived these past five years?"

"The people demand an heir from me every single day."

"The pressure weighs on me like a mountain…"

Alistair cried like a child.

"I thought I would never have my own flesh and blood."

"But now… I have a daughter…"

Chloe reached out a small hand and gently wiped away his tears.

"Don't cry, Daddy."

"I'm right here."

Those words made Alistair's tears turn to laughter.

He held Chloe's little hand.

"Alright, Daddy won't cry."

"My little princess… no, you are my little sovereign."

Alistair's eyes burned with intensity.

"Chloe, come home with Daddy, okay?"

Chloe immediately looked at Evelyn.

Evelyn pressed her lips together tightly.

Alistair also looked over.

"Miss Ross."

"Since Chloe's mother is gone, I am her only family."

"She should come with me."

Evelyn's heart sank.

Her worst fear was happening.

Chloe couldn't leave.

She was her sister's only bloodline, and a child of the Valentine family.

But if she didn't let her go…

Would Alistair forcibly fight for custody?

Would their recently improved relationship shatter once more?

Evelyn fell into deep thought.

Then, Chloe spoke softly.

"Daddy, I'm scared to go with you."

Alistair was taken aback.

"Why?"

"That uncle and big brother I saw the other day… they seemed really mean."

Chloe blinked her big eyes.

"Mommy said not to go to dangerous places."

Those words were like a bucket of cold water, waking Alistair up.

Aldoria.

His older brother watched him like a hawk.

His nephew was ambitious and power-hungry.

If he took Chloe back now, wouldn't he be placing her in danger?

A cold sweat broke out on Alistair's back.

He had truly lost his head just now.

But if they didn't go home…

Should Chloe just keep living with the Valentines?

Alistair looked at Evelyn with a complicated expression.

Evelyn was also looking at him.

Their gazes met in the air.

A silent battle had quietly begun.