They had finally found her. He could breathe a sigh of relief now.
"Then come in with me first." Akemi led Ginzo Nakamori inside. When Aoko in the living room saw Ginzo Nakamori arrive, her expression immediately changed.
"Dad, how did you find this place?" Aoko stared at Ginzo Nakamori in shock.
Was her father really that capable? He had found her so quickly.
"Aoko, you really are here." Ginzo Nakamori was so excited that tears nearly welled up in his eyes.
Seeing how emotional Ginzo Nakamori was, some of Aoko's anger faded, though she was still upset.
She had not celebrated her birthday in years. They had finally made plans this time, only for him to stand her up. Of course she was angry.
"I'm sorry. I was wrong before. Come home with me now, Aoko." Ginzo Nakamori spoke to Aoko with a guilty expression.
"No, I'm not going back. I'm doing quite well here." Aoko snorted and refused to leave with him.
Shin, standing to the side, was speechless at Aoko's words. You just got here, and you're already saying you're doing quite well?
Was she really doing that well? To be honest, Shin did not believe it.
She had not even had the chance to settle in yet. How could she possibly be having a great time?
"Aoko, could you stop being willful?" Ginzo Nakamori said with a troubled expression.
"You're busy every day and never pay attention to me anyway. Why should I go back with you?" The resentment in Aoko's heart seemed to have risen up, and she spoke to Ginzo Nakamori in frustration.
"I..." Ginzo Nakamori opened his mouth, then lowered his head and fell silent. He really had neglected Aoko too much. Because he had been so busy with work, he had never