Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 129

Kylan let out a long sigh as he lay in bed, glancing over at Katrina curled up next to him, her bare skin glowing softly in the morning light. A smile tugged at his lips as memories of their tender, passionate night together resurfaced. Yet, the happiness was tinged with lingering guilt from the previous months, seeing Katrina so distraught over the misunderstanding that he had cheated on her. The thought of someone planting such doubts in her mind filled him with anger and sorrow. Kylan would never betray her; he couldn't even fathom another woman in that way. She was everything to him, the love of his life.

Shaking off the unpleasant thoughts, he reached for his phone and dialed Isabella's number. "Morning," he said curtly. "Just letting you know I won't be in the office today."

Isabella, who had been preening in anticipation of showing off to Kylan, froze, her makeup brush slipping from her hand. She had hoped her recent schemes, the insinuating calls, would drive a wedge between him and Katrina. But Kylan had managed to reconcile with Katrina after a few months. He took a week off that time and now, he would take another off.

"What?" she managed to say.

"I'm working from home for at least a week," Kylan continued, glancing over at Katrina still peacefully asleep. "There's no pressing need to be in the office. You can take the time off too, if you want."

Isabella clenched her phone, her anger bubbling over. "Fine, Kylan. Have a nice day." She hung up abruptly and screamed in frustration, flinging her phone against her mirror, shattering it. Yet again, her efforts to break Kylan and Katrina apart had failed.

Kylan set his phone down, rolling over to snuggle against Katrina. He began peppering her face with kisses until she stirred, a smile forming on her lips. "Morning, beautiful," he whispered.

Katrina stretched languidly and sighed. "Morning, handsome. Don't you have work?"

"I do," he replied, brushing a strand of hair from her face, "but I'm working from home this week so I can be with you and Clarence."

Her eyes lit up as she wrapped her arms around him. "It'll be wonderful having you home, but are you sure you won't get distracted?"

He chuckled. "With your pretty face around, I'm sure I will."

Katrina giggled, kissing his face. "I'd love to stay in bed all day and relive last night, but I need to check on Clarence."

Kylan sighed dramatically. "Alright, but only because it's her."

She slipped out of bed and dressed quickly. "We'll pick this up during her nap time," she teased with a wink before heading to Clarence's room.

Clarence was already awake, sitting on the floor playing with her red panda toy. "Hey, honey," Katrina greeted, kneeling next to her. "Ready to start the day?"

"Yes, Mommy!" Clarence chirped with a grin.

Katrina kissed her forehead. "Good news. Daddy's home today!"

"Yay!" Clarence clapped excitedly.

Katrina laughed and got her ready for the day. Soon, the family gathered in the kitchen, where Kylan had prepared breakfast. Clarence ran to him. "Morning, Daddy!"

"Morning, sweetheart," Kylan said, ruffling her hair before turning to Katrina with a smile. "I made breakfast."

"You're spoiling us," Katrina said as she sat down. As they ate, she noticed Kylan staring at her. "What is it?" she asked, tilting her head.

He shrugged, his gaze warm. "You're just beautiful."

After breakfast, Katrina mentioned needing to go shopping. "Can you drive us?" she asked.

"Of course," Kylan agreed, cleaning up quickly. They all piled into the car, Clarence happily chattering from her seat. At the store, they browsed together, laughing and chatting. Katrina paused in one aisle and grabbed three pregnancy tests, placing them in the cart with a small smile. Kylan blushed but said nothing.

Back home, Kylan handed her the tests. "Go on," he urged.

Katrina laughed. "I can do this alone, you know."

"I know," he said, his cheeks reddening, "but I want to be there."

She kissed him lightly. "I'll call you when they're ready. Now go entertain Clarence."

A few minutes later, Katrina emerged with the tests in hand. "All clean," she teased. They sat together, watching as the lines appeared. When the results came in, both smiled brightly. "Three positives," Katrina said softly.

Kylan lifted her off the ground, spinning her around. "We're having another baby!"

Clarence gasped and clapped when she heard the news. "I'm going to be a big sister!" she exclaimed.

sweetie. Your little

so lucky," he said, his voice filled

"Our

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and Kylan. All their heads rested close together in the center, their gazes fixed on the ceiling. The atmosphere was light and joyous, Katrina's recent doctor's visit had confirmed she was nearly two months pregnant. She wanted

silence with a hum. "So, when's the

with

is a May baby, and this one's a

tone mischievous. "It's great timing, really. Means Kylan

lightly. "Don't say that! I don't need

her stomach, propping herself up on her elbows with a

Aaron pouted.

continued playfully, "having a daughter means I've...

"Once!" Aaron declared stubbornly.

on Katrina's

"Fine, twice-because she's pregnant-but that's

ruffling Aaron's hair. "You're such a protective brother. Perfect

lighting them as she turned to Harry. "Wait...

and nodded. "We

excitement, and Clarence, always eager to copy, joined in. Katrina laughed. "Congratulations! That's

you both. Have you picked

shook his head. "Not yet.

should throw

her little

"And there'll be cake!"

"Yummy!" Clarence beamed.

the room until Katrina suddenly clamped a hand over her mouth. "Bathroom!" she blurted, darting out. Moments later, she returned, her face freshly rinsed.

her into a warm embrace. "I'm here for

group, her energy bright. "So, back to the big news.

a squeeze. "We wanted to tell you guys first before Mom and Dad. But I've got a favor to

who raised an eyebrow at him. "Will you be

with delight. "I'd

"Well, I've got a favor for

a curious tilt of

maid of honor. You're my best friend. Katrina is too, but she can't do it cause she will be bloated by that time. You and I have been through everything together, and don't forget, I gave you advice on how to win Aaron over." Katrina raised a brow at Maine. "Wait, you asked Emily

Maine flushed. "Stop."

laughter. "And tips for... other

her lips twitching with

welcome," Emily said, her grin

I'm sure they're

"We called him earlier. Dad was practically bouncing off the walls. He'll be visiting in a few days to

Kylan turned to Katrina. "You know, Max also informed me he got engaged with Eleanor a month ago. When

Katrina smirked. "And?"

asked if I could become his

"Oh?"

"I said yes."

her arms around him. "So much good news lately. It's

her off her feet, planting kisses all over her face. "The best news is you having another

giggled,

he grinned slyly. "Shall

his forehead playfully. "Clarence

over, tugging at her

course, sweetheart! Kylan, could you

on her hip, Katrina joined Kylan outside, watching him fill the

the toys Daddy put in there

Clarence chirped, clapping

warm and full of