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.

I feel so loved!" She turned to Kylan.

lap, showering him with kisses while Katrina resumed packing.

be home the following evening

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

being away from you two is the

racing home.

"Promise," he murmured.

lay together on the bed, Clarence clutching her toy while Kylan held Katrina's hand between them. "I love

Katrina replied, her heart full as they all

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

heart leaped at the

brow furrowing. Then, she froze as she heard a woman's voice on the other

"Have another drink, Kylan."

response. "I don't know... I've already had two,

the woman

to bed. Don't make me drag

laughed softly. "Alright, alright. Today was

"A great

said, her voice dripping with implication.

can get back to the hotel." "You're right,"

followed by Kylan's voice

bear it any longer, Katrina ended the call. She stared at the empty side of the bed, her chest tightening with pain and uncertainty. She prayed it was all a misunderstanding, clinging to the memory of Kylan's love and the life they had built together. Finally, she closed her eyes, tears slipping down her cheeks as her mind replayed his

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lit bedroom as Kylan reached for it. He groaned, fumbling with the

but before he could protest, Isabella answered

said, her

line, her words weighted with unspoken tension. "Kylan? Why is your

to the

stunned silence hung in the air, thick with

Katrina asked, her voice

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

"Tell Kylan not to bother calling back.

after he had gone to the bathroom to wake himself up. His face went pale as he

did you say?" he demanded,

were, and I... I told her you were putting me to bed because you just helped

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

as she dialed another number. Clarence stirred beside her, clutching her

Mommy?" Clarence asked sleepily, sensing the

Katrina whispered, stroking her daughter's hair. "We're

her father answered on the other end, his voice steady and warm despite the

you for a bit? I need... I need to

understand, Alois agreed and told her

"Is everything okay, sweetheart?"

closed her eyes. She wanted to say yes but that would mean she 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 will talk once we get to Portland, okay?" "Yes,

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

do you want,

not what you

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