"Daddy, I want ice cream!" Alissa blinked her bright, watery eyes and looked at Goodwin with a face full of anticipation.
Goodwin had finally gotten some time off to stay home with her, and Anne Hathaway happened to be out today. Naturally, Alissa was not about to let such a perfect opportunity slip by. She clung tightly to Goodwin's large hand and began acting cute in a sweet, spoiled voice.
Looking at his adorable daughter, Goodwin could not help smiling indulgently. "Sweetheart, are you sure you want some? If Mommy finds out, we'll get scolded."
Hearing that, Alissa mischievously rolled her lively little eyes and answered with complete confidence, "Mommy isn't home. What's there to be afraid of?"
However, Goodwin was not so easily persuaded. Still smiling, he reminded her, "Even if Mommy isn't home, there's still Ice Cream Uncle. If he sees us secretly buying ice cream, he might tell Mommy too."
To his surprise, the moment Goodwin finished speaking, Alissa puffed out her cheeks, planted her hands on her hips, and said angrily, "Hmph, he wouldn't dare! He promised last time that he wouldn't!"
Ever since Ice Cream Uncle had betrayed her last time, Alissa had held a grudge against him.
The next time Goodwin took them to the mall, Alissa had even gone out of her way to run into the ice cream shop and give that unfortunate Ice Cream Uncle a fierce "scolding."
Unfortunately, her childish, soft voice did not sound like she was cursing anyone no matter how one listened. Instead, it sounded more like she was throwing a little tantrum at someone.
At the time, Ice Cream Uncle had been utterly baffled by Alissa's sudden appearance. He had no idea what he had done to make the little girl so angry.
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