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.

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

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

be home the following evening if things go smoothly. If

shut. "Don't rush back for

sighed. "I know. But being away from you two is the

no racing home.

"Promise," he murmured.

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

full as they all drifted off

entertained with games and laughter, and they ended the evening with a bedtime story before settling down. As night fell, Katrina sat on her bed, phone in hand, waiting for Kylan's

phone finally rang, her heart leaped at the sight

her brow furrowing. Then, she froze as she heard a woman's

"Have another drink, Kylan."

twisted as she heard his response. "I don't know... I've already had two, and

the

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

softly. "Alright, alright. Today

agreed. "A

said, her

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

heard movement, followed by

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 words, "I love you

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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 could protest,

she said, her tone casual

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

couldn't come to the phone now,"

silence hung in

just say?" Katrina asked, her voice

he put me to bed and he's now asleep," Isabella repeated,

tone dropping several degrees. "Tell Kylan not to bother calling back. He's done enough." The line went dead before Isabella

stormed into the room moments later after he had gone to the bathroom to wake himself

you say?" he demanded, snatching the phone from

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

Katrina back, his pulse pounding in his ears.

another number. Clarence stirred beside her, clutching her favorite stuffed toy. Katrina's eyes welled up as she saw it was the red panda that Kylan

sleepily, sensing the tension in

her daughter's hair. "We're going to Grandpa's house for a while,

her father answered on the other end, his voice steady and warm despite the late hour, Katrina's resolve

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

told her he would pick them up

"Is everything okay, sweetheart?"

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,

started packing up their things. The phone buzzed incessantly on the nightstand, but Katrina

you want,

not

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