Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 112

Katrina sat at her desk, typing furiously as inspiration flowed through her. She glanced at the clock and smiled, grateful for Kylan keeping Clarence entertained so she could work. The sound of giggles followed by a squeal of laughter made her pause. She turned her head

toward the door, her curiosity piqued. The laughter continued, Kylan's deep chuckle mingling with Clarence's delighted squeals.

Katrina stood, stretching, and wandered to the doorway. Peeking out, she saw Kylan and Clarence lying on the floor, both engrossed in a lively conversation. She crouched beside them, a warm smile spreading across her face.

"What are my two favorite humans talking about?" she asked.

Kylan turned his head and grinned. "She wants more siblings, and I'm not opposed to the idea." Katrina playfully poked his cheek. "We've talked about this, Honey. Not until Clarence is older." Clarence scrambled to her feet and toddled over to her, her face lighting up. "Ma! Ma! Ma!"

She scooped her up and kissed her cheek. Settling onto the floor, she placed Clarence on her lap and handed her a toy. "As I was saying," she continued, "I want to wait until this little one is older. I know Clarence is almost five but she had just started speaking. We had to bring her to a speech specialist to help. I don't want to sound mean, but you are at work a lot so I have to look after this one when you're not home, I think it'll be hard for me to run around after two very young kids. You're amazing with her, Kylan, but two little ones might be a handful right now."

Kylan leaned over and kissed her cheek. "I get it. I just wish I were home more to make it easier."

Katrina turned her head, her lips brushing his. "We both wish for that. Clarence is not a problem and she's not fussy at all and rarely cries it's just... I'm sorry, this is not coming out right. What I mean to say is, I love being with Clarence, I love being a mum and a wife, but..."

"You missed me and so does Clarence."

Katrina looked at Kylan and nodded. "Yes."

""And Katrina wished for me to be home more."

Katrina nodded. "Yes."

"You wish you were still my assistant?" he teased, winking.

Katrina chuckled. "I do miss that job. But mostly because I want to check up on you often."

He hugged her tightly. "You were the best assistant I ever had. You know that, right?"

Just then, Kylan's work phone buzzed. He sighed, pulling away. Katrina stood and picked up Clarence. "You should answer that. Come on, baby, let's read some books."

watched them walk away, guilt settling in his chest as

answered, she sat up excitedly. "I'm calling to let you know that all the meetings

news," he replied, glancing toward the living room where Katrina and Clarence were now reading together.

thinking we could celebrate

you. I'm

offered quickly. "Don't worry

He needed to get away from her as much as he could. That dream he had, even if it was once, was too much and he couldn't

Sir. It's been a tough day. My boyfriend dumped me and

frowned. "What

I'm ugly, fat, and not worth his

by his assistant's love life and heartbreak, but he also couldn't afford her to be distracted at work. "That guy is an *sshole. You're a lovely, intelligent woman, Isabella. Don't let him make you feel

in the doorway, Clarence on her hip. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "We're

ended the call. "I've got to go,

found Katrina kneeling on a blanket with Clarence, planting seeds. She wiped her eyes quickly

knelt beside her.

too dirty for you, so you can go sit

"I'm

like, I promise. Her boyfriend left her and called her names, bad ones, and made her feel

"It's none

who matters to me. The only one I see. I'm

I said

squeezed Katrina. "Please don't be mad at me." He buried his face in the crook of her neck.

you before, I know you'd never cheat on me ever. I know that you were trying to cheer someone up, but it did sting a little. You were never being so sweet to another person because you were always horrible to everyone," she added with a hint of

He frowned. "I am?"

me and

said earnestly. "Please

him. "I'm not. Let's move on,

at Clarence, who was happily clapping

Hey, actually, you should keep an eye on this little muffin