Ariel was playing house with Britney in the living room at Oceania Villa. When she heard Tabitha greeting Stephen, she turned around and looked over.

Stephen had just given his coat to Tabitha in the hallway. Upon raising his eyes and meeting Ariel's gaze, he furrowed his brows imperceptibly.

"Daddy, come here quickly!" Britney called in a sweet voice, which was impossible for anyone to resist.

Stephen walked over and sat cross-legged beside Britney, as usual. "Aunt Ariel is here with you today. Do you still need me to play with you?"

"Yes!" Britney held Stephen's hand and said, "I want to play with Daddy and Aunt Ariel!"

"Alright." Stephen chuckled lightly and bent down to kiss Britney's head, no longer able to conceal the doting look in his eyes.

When Ariel saw that, she was surprised to feel a pang of sourness in her heart. She cursed herself inwardly, wondering, "What's wrong with me? Why am I getting jealous over a child?"

Britney was very energetic and insisted on pl