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. "I think

eagerly crawled into Kylan's lap, showering him with kisses while Katrina resumed packing. "How long will you

on the bed. "I should be home the following evening

the suitcase shut. "Don't rush back for

being away from you

no racing

"Promise," he murmured.

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

too," Katrina replied, her heart full as

with games and laughter,

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

"Kylan?" she repeated, her brow furrowing. Then, she froze as she heard a woman's voice on the other

"Have another drink, Kylan."

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

the woman

to bed. Don't make

alright. Today was a good

"A great job. Thanks

she said, her voice dripping with

can get back to the hotel." "You're right," the woman replied, her tone shifting

followed by Kylan's

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 words,

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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,

off guard, but before

her

sharp and clear through the line, her words weighted with unspoken tension. "Kylan? Why is

he couldn't come to the

silence hung in the air,

did you just say?" Katrina asked, her voice eerily calm,

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

her tone dropping several degrees. "Tell Kylan not to

had gone to the bathroom to wake himself up. His face went pale as he noticed Isabella's

demanded, snatching

it was Katrina!" she stammered, her voice rising in panic. "She just asked where you were, and I... I told her you were putting me to bed because you just helped me

was already dialing Katrina back, his pulse pounding in his ears. But each ring felt like an eternity, and when the voicemail clicked on,

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

Clarence asked sleepily, sensing the tension in her mother's

her daughter's hair. "We're going to

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

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

understand, Alois agreed and 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

and started packing up their things. The phone buzzed incessantly on

you want,

not what

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