Coincidentally, Karol actually longed for his praises more than his affection.

Of course, Absolon and Karol more or less got what they needed from each other. However, the circumstances were different now. He finally found his long-lost daughter.

"Dad, you seem to be in a good mood today."

If truth be told, Karol seldom saw a smile on his face, so it was only natural that she could tell something was different with him today.

Absolon nodded. "Well, I finally got some clues about the person I've been looking for all this time."

For a moment, Karol was stunned. She had heard about the story between Absolon and Joselyn. It was the kind that, if she were still a child, she might have felt worried that she would end up getting abandoned the moment Joselyn came back.

However, Karol was all grown up now. She believed no one who had been gone for more than two decades could be better than her. No matter how she looked at it, she was the best heir to the Morris family.

Karol smiled. "Oh, Dad, you have news about Joselyn?"

"No, not her. It's about her daughter. I have found her."

Her... daughter? Karol murmured in her heart. Despite learning about this new person in her father's life, Karol was convinced that it wasn't a big deal. After all, she was the daughter the Morris family had invested in. She couldn't be worse than anyone else.

"That's great!" The smile on her face deepened. She always maintained such a decent approach in front of Absolon. “When will you take her home? Do you want me to come home and tell Grandma and the others about it?"

"No. She hasn't known the truth yet. It's fine, I can deal with this myself.

I don't want to bother you."

Absolon paused before continuing, “I owe her too much. When she comes home, I will definitely be partial to her. If that's an issue, I will make it up to you-"

"No, no, Dad. It's fine." Karol kept the smile on her face, but it had already lost its warmth. “After being separated from you for so many years, she should be compensated in however way you think is best. I can understand that."

There was no need for her to argue with Absolon about this. She knew who she was.

Additionally, Karol believed that Absolon would perceive her as sensible and magnanimous, believing she could yield greater benefits if she said so.

A father's love occasionally failed to embody more personal gains.

Her forte lay in maximizing her gains.

"Dad, I shall arrange a room for her upon her return."

"Very well. I appreciate it."

Absolon's undivided attention was fixed on Lilah, neglecting to spare a glance for the "daughter" before him.

In any case, he never sought solace in a supposed daughter to assuage his anguish; he simply couldn't bring himself to reject his mother.

Karol too comprehended this dynamic; at times, they resembled more of a superior and subordinate rather than father and daughter.