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.

"That's right, sweetie. Your little

he said, his voice filled

heart full. "Our family just keeps

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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 this intimate moment with her loved

silence with a hum. "So,

Kylan replied with a

a May baby, and this one's

"It's great timing, really. Means Kylan and

say that! I don't need that visual. My

onto her stomach, propping herself up on her elbows with a teasing smile. "Aaron, I have a

Aaron pouted. "I know you have a daughter, and

"having a daughter

"Once!" Aaron declared stubbornly.

on Katrina's back. "More than

"Fine, twice-because she's

a protective brother. Perfect husband material, just

a spark of curiosity lighting them as she turned

and

always eager to copy, joined in. Katrina laughed.

"I'm happy for you both. Have

his head. "Not yet.

should throw a party,

her little

"And there'll be cake!"

"Yummy!" Clarence beamed.

"Bathroom!" she blurted, darting out. Moments later, she returned, her face freshly rinsed. Kylan stood nearby, his

into a warm embrace. "I'm

him back. She rejoined the group, her energy bright. "So, back to the

and Dad. But I've got a

an eyebrow at him. "Will you be my best

widened with delight. "I'd be honored!" he exclaimed,

"Well, I've got a

Maine said with a

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

Maine flushed. "Stop."

"And tips for... other

hummed, her lips twitching with amusement.

Emily said, her

with the parents. I'm sure they're

"We called him earlier. Dad was practically bouncing off the walls.

informed me he got engaged

Katrina smirked. "And?"

asked if I could

"Oh?"

"I said yes."

around him. "So much good news

feet, planting kisses all over her face. "The best

she giggled,

slyly. "Shall we celebrate in the

his forehead playfully. "Clarence

toddled over, tugging

"Of course, sweetheart!

outside, watching him fill the small pool with water

the toys Daddy put in there

Daddy!" Clarence chirped, clapping

full of