Return to Daddy

My dad was a conqueror.

After successfully completing his mission, he left this world, leaving me with four mothers.

My first mom, Evelyn Bennett, was a CEO, rich beyond measure.

My second mom, Lillian Croft, was a famous movie star.

My third mom, Dr. Bella Reed, was a brilliant physician, and my fourth mom, General Maya Sterling, held significant power.

These four mothers doted on me for sixteen years, giving me the stars and not denying me the moon.

Until three years ago, when their former white moonlight, Adam Grayson, the son of their first love, returned.

From that day on, my four mothers only believed him, not me.

He accused me of calling him dirtier than a dog and unworthy of living in our home, so my mothers made me eat dog food and sleep in a dog kennel.

He claimed I had bullied him with classmates at school, so my mothers withdrew me, then hired three thugs to beat me at home for three months.

After Adam again claimed I pushed him, my mothers locked me in the dog cage and starved me for three days and three nights, telling me to "learn my lesson."

As I was close to starving, I heard my fathers voice.

Alexander, do you want to come back to Dad?

I instantly snapped awake.

Then I realized it wasn't Dad speaking to me, but the System.

It said that when Dad left, he'd left me a chance. If I wished, I could go to Dad's world.

Of course, I wanted to.

But the words caught in my throat.

I asked the System, Will returning to Dad be better than now? If he loved me, why didnt he take me with him in the first place?

The System told me that Dad took on this mission because Grandma was very ill, and he wanted to save her.

In his own world, he was just a sophomore in college. Saving Grandma had drained all his savings, and his family was in debt.

At the time, my four mothers promised that no matter whose child I was, they would treat me as their own, only asking Dad to leave them a memento.

A parent's love for their child extends to planning for their distant future.

Dad didn't want me to suffer with him, so he left me here.

Alexander. The Systems voice was gentle, as if stroking me. Your father has been waiting for you all these years. He hasnt found a girlfriend, hasnt married. He bought a small house and has been waiting for you. Do you want to go find him?

I nodded.

The System sighed in relief. It said that as soon as my current body died, I could see Dad.

Hearing this, I took off my clothes and tied them into a knot on the cage.

Id seen it on TV: if you put your head through, your bodys weight would cause death.

Luckily, the dog cage was big enough, and I was short enough.

After putting my head through the loop, a suffocating sensation quickly spread around my neck.

My consciousness gradually blurred, but I felt happy.

I would see Dad soon.

But before I could even be happy for a few seconds, I heard someone call my name.

The dog cage was opened, and I was rescued.

After regaining my breath, I looked up, meeting a pair of panicked eyes.

Mommy Bennett.

The name slipped out almost instinctively.

Soon, I regretted it.

Because when Evelyn heard it, the panic in her eyes was replaced by disgust.

Dont call me that. You dont deserve it!

Evelyn was my CEO mom.

Of the four mothers, she doted on me the most.

Our eyes were very similar.

All these years, I lived in Evelyns villa.

Whatever I wanted, she would buy for me.

She had said that even if it was the stars in the sky, if I wanted them, she would pluck them down for me.

However, that doting love ended three years ago.

Evelyn brought Adam Grayson back from abroad.

It was then I learned that, besides my father, the four of them had a white moonlight in their past.

That white moonlight had betrayed the four of them, gotten a large sum of money, and then left the country.

It was Dad who appeared and redeemed them, helping them slowly recover from that betrayal.

Later, the white moonlight was dying abroad, called Evelyn to apologize, and begged her to adopt Adam.

The four mothers told me Adam was a little younger than me and asked me to be accommodating.

I genuinely treated him as a younger brother.

But from the very beginning, Adam wanted to steal all my mothers affection.

He would mysteriously appear with injuries, claiming I had hit him.

He would suddenly tumble down the stairs, saying I had pushed him.

As his accusations of my harming him increased, my mothers grew more and more disappointed in me.

Until that time Adam was cornered in an alley by a dozen thugs and almost beaten to death.

When those thugs were caught, they all claimed I had ordered them.

I had no way to defend myself.

From that day on, I became the family's villain.

My four mothers forbade me from calling them "Mom."

I also moved from the children's room to the dog cage.

All the servants called me a murderer.

Being beaten, scolded, and starved became a daily occurrence.

Thinking of this, I quickly lowered my head and apologized, Im sorry, Ms. Th Ms. Bennett.

Even so, Evelyn remained relentless. Alexander Davies, what are you trying to do? Attempting suicide? Deliberately trying to attract our attention?

But arent you too stupid? Staging a suicide here? This place stinks so much, even if your body rotted, no one would find it.

So she thought I was putting on an act.

I didnt argue with her, only asked, bewildered, Ms. Bennett, why are you here? Arent you the most particular about cleanliness?

Evelyn frowned. This is my home. I can go wherever I please. I came here to warn you: today is Adams birthday. Dont cause him any trouble. At the very least, you cannot die here.

I nodded obediently.

So she saved me because she didn't want me to die in the villa and spoil Adam's day.

Then Id just die somewhere else.

After Evelyn left the dog kennel, I also left the Bennett family villa.

I bought a bottle of pesticide and went to Dads old place.

I lay on the bed, holding Dads photo, and was about to drink the pesticide when I paused again.

If I just died like this and was discovered, it would definitely cause trouble for the police officers.

So I wrote a suicide note, telling everyone I took my own life.

The pesticide tasted bitter, burning like fire from my tongue to my stomach.

I quickly lost consciousness.

Dad, Im coming!

After I don't know how long, I felt my stomach churning.

After throwing up, I woke up feeling wretched.

Seeing a different ceiling, I joyfully sat up. Before the word "Dad" could leave my lips, I met Dr. Reeds eyes.

Dr. Reed stood before me in a white lab coat, clutching my suicide note.

Her fingertips trembled slightly from the force.

Finally, she threw the letter at my face.

Alexander Davies, you truly have a knack for drama, even resorting to death to demand our attention.

And you couldnt even die somewhere far away. Why choose there? You dirtied your fathers house, do you know that?

I was bewildered by Dr. Reeds shouting.

Actually, among the four mothers, Dr. Bella Reed, the physician, was my favorite.

She was a medical expert, proficient in both traditional and Western medicine.

On weekdays, she would always teach me medical knowledge and acupuncture.

She was gentle and interesting, spending the most time with me.

I once believed she was my biological mother.

Even when Adam first appeared, she didnt pay him excessive attention like the other three mothers.

Instead, she told me, Alexander, you are Mommy Bellas only son. No ones appearance can shake your position.

Until that day when Adam suddenly fainted in public.

Dr. Reed pulled an acupuncture needle from the back of his head.

Just as she asked Adam what had happened, Adam suddenly knelt before me.

Brother, I was wrong. I didnt tell Mommy Bella about this. She found out herself. Please, stab me again.

That was the first time I saw Dr. Reed furious.

She looked at me with immense disappointment and said, Alexander Davies, I taught you these things to save people, not to kill!

No matter what I said, she wouldnt believe me.

Because in the entire family, besides her, only I could insert that needle there.

Bella, calm down. It was then I noticed Evelyn was also in the hospital room, her face grim. Alexander Davies seems to be having mental problems. He tried to kill himself at home, then drank pesticide at Shen Haos place. I suspect

Dr. Reed interrupted her. Evelyn, are you going soft? Have you forgotten how good he is at acting?

Hes so greedy for wealth, how could he possibly bear to leave us four? Hes merely making a scene for attention because he knows its Adams birthday today.

Hearing her words, Evelyns doubts gradually faded. Youre right.

Just then, both their phones rang simultaneously.

They took them out and checked them.

Mommy Bennett, Mommy Bella, when are you coming home? The other two mothers are already waiting at home.

Its my coming-of-age party today! If you dont come back soon, Ill be angry.

Adams childish voice echoed in the room.

Both mothers faces simultaneously broke into smiles.

They carefully held their phones, sending voice messages to Adam, coaxing him.

This scene was very familiar.

Once upon a time, they used to coax me the same way.

It seemed my mothers hadnt changed as people, but their hearts had.

Amidst their constant "sweetie pie" endearments, my heart grew cold, and I moved towards the window.

I was afraid of pain, so I always thought of gentler ways to die.

But now I couldn't wait any longer.

So, in front of both of them, I climbed over the windowsill and jumped.

Goodbye!

My two mothers.

The imagined pain didnt materialize.

I was caught by a tree outside.

When I was rescued, Dr. Reed, her face ashen, came up and slapped me.

Alexander Davies, are you ever going to stop?!

Evelyns face wasnt much better.

Her whole body trembled as she also kicked me.

Alexander Davies, what exactly do you want?

I was kicked to the ground.

Having just had my stomach pumped, and then this kick, the spot felt like someone was poking a knife into it and then twisting it vigorously.

A putrid smell surged from my stomach into my mouth.

After spitting out that mouthful of blood, I knelt before both of them.

Ms. Bennett, Dr. Reed, please dont bother with me anymore. Just let me die.

My words left them both stunned.

Evelyn frowned, Is this your new trick? Blackmailing us with death?

No. I told them, my eyes red. I met Dads system. It said that if I die, I can go to Dad. Please, just leave me alone, let me die.

That way, you wont have to worry about me competing with Adam for your affection, and you wont have to keep me locked up to guard against me.