Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Katrina moved back and forth across the room, gathering clothes and placing them neatly in a suitcase. Clarence sat on the bed, clutching her red panda toy tightly and watching her mother with curious eyes. Katrina paused to ruffle her daughter's hair, smiling warmly.

"What are you thinking about, sweetie?"

Clarence tilted her head, her gaze flicking toward the suitcase. "Daddy... go bye-bye?"

Katrina nodded gently. "Daddy has to go on a business trip, but he doesn't want to."

Clarence frowned. "Why?"

Katrina crouched beside her, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Because Daddy loves being here with us. But sometimes, he has to work far away so he can take care of everything we need."

Clarence's lower lip trembled, and she rubbed her eyes. "No Daddy."

Katrina pulled her into a hug, kissing her chubby cheeks repeatedly. "I know, sweetheart. I'm going to miss him too. But guess what? You can sleep next to me the whole time he's gone." She began tickling Clarence, eliciting squeals of laughter. "How does that sound?" "Fun, Mommy!" Clarence clapped her hands enthusiastically.

Katrina kissed her on the forehead. "We'll have so much fun playing games, singing, and snuggling up together."

Clarence cheered, and just then, Kylan entered the room with a smile. "What's going on here? Have you two been conspiring behind my back while I was at work?"

Katrina glanced at him and grinned. "We were packing your suitcase for your trip."

Kylan hummed thoughtfully and approached the bed. "Well, it looks like you forgot two important things."

Katrina tilted her head, amused. "What's that?"

"You and Clarence," he said with a smirk.

She laughed. "You can't pack us."

Kylan picked Clarence up and placed her in the small suitcase. "Sure I can. Look, she fits perfectly!"

Clarence giggled. "Yes, Daddy!"

Katrina shook her head, chuckling. "You're not taking her."

Clarence handed her toy to Kylan, who kissed her head. "Thank you, sweetheart. And who says I can't try?" He sighed, sitting on the bed with Clarence on his lap. "I hate these trips. I hate being away from you two." Katrina sat beside him, resting her hand on his arm. "You'll be okay. We'll call you, video chat. You'll see us all the time."

Kylan kissed Clarence's cheek and looked at her. "You're going to take care of Mommy for me, right?"

Clarence nodded earnestly. "Yes!"

"You'll keep her company at night too?"

Clarence giggled. "Hug Mommy!"

"Lots of hugs and kisses, okay?"

"Kisses!" Clarence shouted, throwing her arms around Katrina and peppering her cheeks with kisses.

loved!" She turned to Kylan. "I think someone else deserves some love before

eagerly crawled into Kylan's lap, showering him with kisses while Katrina resumed

leaning back on the bed. "I should be home the following evening if things go smoothly.

zipping the suitcase shut. "Don't rush back for us, okay? Your safety is the most

away from

no racing home.

"Promise," he murmured.

together on the bed, Clarence clutching her toy while Kylan held Katrina's hand between

too," Katrina replied, her heart full as they

him as he left for his trip. She spent the day keeping Clarence entertained with games and laughter, and they ended the evening with a bedtime story before

phone finally rang, her heart leaped at the sight of his name. She quickly answered.

repeated, her brow furrowing. Then, she froze as she heard a

"Have another drink, Kylan."

know... I've already

the woman

let's head to bed. Don't make me

Today was a good

"A great job. Thanks for

said, her voice dripping

quicker we can get back to the hotel." "You're

followed by Kylan's

misunderstanding, clinging to the memory of Kylan's love and the life they had built together.

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dimly lit bedroom as Kylan reached for it. He groaned, fumbling with the screen, but Isabella's hand darted out, snatching it before he could. "I've got it," Isabella said groggily, her voice heavy

guard, but before he

she said, her tone

voice came sharp and clear through the line, her words

the phone now,"

stunned silence hung in the air, thick with

did you just say?" Katrina asked, her voice eerily calm, like the quiet before

to bed and he's now asleep," Isabella repeated, now sensing something amiss. "Wait,

Katrina," came the clipped reply, her tone dropping several degrees. "Tell Kylan not to bother calling back.

into the room moments later after he had gone to the bathroom to wake himself up. His face went pale

say?" he demanded, snatching

I... I told her you were putting me

Katrina back, his pulse pounding in his ears. But each ring felt like an eternity, and when the voicemail clicked on, dread settled heavily in his

her hands trembling as she dialed another number. Clarence stirred beside her, clutching her favorite stuffed toy. Katrina's eyes welled up

Mommy?" Clarence asked sleepily, sensing the

daughter's hair. "We're going to Grandpa's house for

answered on the other end, his voice steady and

with you for a bit? I need...

told her he would

"Is everything okay, sweetheart?"

would be lying and her father will be sad. She will also meet him soon so it doesn't make sense to lie to him. "No, Dad... but we

things. The phone buzzed incessantly on the nightstand, but Katrina ignored it.

do you

not

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