Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 136

even more endearing, while Theo waved at the officers enthusiastically, making everyone smile and wave back.

Katrina walked into the station holding Clarence's hand on one side and carrying Theo with her other arm. The little girl clutched tightly as officers and detectives greeted her, holding the box of cake on her free hand. Clarence was adorable, her shy demeanor making her Clarence stepped closer to Katrina, partially hiding behind her as they made their way to the lift that would take them to the floor Kylan and the others were on.

As the lift doors opened, Clarence peeked from behind Katrina, her face lighting up at the familiar faces in the office. Francis happened to be walking past with Vanessa, the department's police officer for the women's desk, and they both noticed the trio. Vanessa smiled warmly. "Hey, little ones."

The seven year old ran up to her, bouncing excitedly. "Nissa! I made a drawing for you and big brother Francis!"

Francis grinned. "Let's see it then!"

Katrina approached Vanessa, smiling. "She still can't pronounce your name properly, huh?"

Vanessa shook her head with a gentle laugh. "I don't mind." She crouched to Clarence's level as the girl rummaged through her bag, her cheeks slightly pink. "I like it." Clarence pulled out a paper and handed it to Francis. "Here!"

Francis and Vanessa examined the drawing, their expressions softening. Francis ruffled Clarence's hair. "This is amazing. We'll put it up where everyone can see." Clarence beamed, running back to Katrina to wrap her small arms around her waist. "Well done, sweetheart." Katrina looked up at Vanessa. "Is everyone here?" Vanessa nodded. "Francis had just came back from Ross Corp, and I tagged along."

"Eleanor and Harry are in Detective Garrett Hale's office. Aaron and some of the Ross Corp. techs are talking with other police officers for the new drones to be used," Francis added. "Mr. Ross and Mr. Burns are in Chief's office." Katrina chuckled. "Sounds about right." She turned to Clarence. "Sweetheart, do you want to see anyone else before we surprise Daddy?"

Clarence pressed her face into Katrina's side. "Daddy."

Katrina smiled warmly. "Alright, we'll see the others after Daddy, okay?" Clarence nodded and took her hand again. As they walked through the office, Katrina waved at the officers and detectives, who all greeted them warmly. She knocked on a large office door with the plaque "Kairo Jones, NYPD Police Commissioner", hearing Kylan's familiar annoyed click of the tongue from the other side.

It was then she knew that he was alone for a moment.

She knocked again, earning a gruff "Come in."

Opening the door slightly, Katrina whispered to Clarence and Theo, "Go get him!"

Theo dashed in, growling playfully. "Rawr!"

A rare laugh escaped Kylan as he spun his chair to face his two kids. "You two, what a wonderful surprise! Here, Theo, let me help you out of your coat."

Katrina entered, her eyes scanning the room for the others. It was a large office with a long table used for conferences with the Police Commissioner and judging from the scatter of papers on the table, it looked like they were on a break. Her eyes landed on her small family and her heart melting at the sight. Theo was perched on Kylan's lap as he helped the two year old remove his gloves. "Mommy really bundled you up, huh?" Theo giggled. "Cowd."

Kylan smirked. "That cold?"

Clarence was the one who then answered. "Theo is cold, Daddy."

"Daddy doesn't feel the cold much, does he?" Kylan looked up at Katrina, his expression softening as their eyes met.

"You're right. He doesn't," Katrina teased, taking Theo's coat and gloves from Kylan. "Daddy's super strong."

Clarence's eyes lit up. "Daddy's a superhero? I wanna be like Daddy!" She jumped up and down beside Kylan's chair before she hugged Katrina tightly. "I wanna save Mommy!"

Katrina's heart twinged hearing her say that. It seemed that the incident with Isabella Stone made a scar on her daughter even if it was already two years ago. She kissed her cheek. "Don't you have something for Daddy?"

Clarence's face lit up, and she ran to her little bag, rifling through it. Meanwhile, Katrina placed a box of cake and tea on the desk beside Kylan. She poured him a cup and set it before him, feeling his hand brush lightly against her back. "What blend is this?" he asked, inhaling the aroma.

his hair. "I thought you

back in his

concern evident in her eyes. "That

for a little while." He pulled Clarence to his side as she came running over with a drawing. "Look, Daddy! I made this for you!" she exclaimed, holding up a crayon drawing of their family

warmly. "It's beautiful,

Clarence onto his hip. He carried her to the family board near the corner of the room, already filled

photo board he temporarily made in case Clarence came by with her new drawings, lifting her so she could pin the drawing alongside the others. "Good job, kiddo," he said, stepping back to admire

Clarence whispered, hugging

too, princess," Kylan

the bear-shaped cake out of the box. "Hey, you two,

grinning as he carried Clarence over. "Is

hands. "I made

want to

joined in, clapping his hands from where he

as Katrina was about to cut the cake, Ryan poked his head in.

greeting Katrina warmly. "Good to see you here, Kate," he said, scooping up Clarence as she ran

"Uncle Ryan!"

fist bump before he asked, "Have you

Clarence giggled. "Promise!"

swear?" Ryan teased,

and hooked her

Hello, Theo. How is the little

Clarence down to lift him in his arms.

find Uncle Aaron? He'll love to see you

at Katrina and Kylan. "Want me to take this cake too? I'll

him. "Thank you. And don't eat all

Theo out with Clarence following closely behind.

deep, passionate kiss.

she replied, smiling. "Oh,

He smirked. "What?"

see the bears at

what reminded you of

She shrugged playfully. "Nothing."

an animal," Kylan

giggled, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek. "Sometimes you are," she teased, playfully nipping at his neck. "And I kind of

lowly. "Stop. I'm

Clarence would love to have you there. She absolutely sees her dad as a superhero. And, selfishly, I'd love to have you there too." Kylan opened the door for her. "I'll check with Ryan and Jones. I've

playful frown. "I've noticed. It's been... a bit

pulling her into his arms from behind. She squealed, quickly covering her mouth to stifle the noise. "Hey,

at her shoulder. "I've missed you too," he murmured before gently pushing

in the

as he

fawning over

laughter ringing out amid the chatter. Katrina turned to Kylan with a soft smile. "Clarence, Theo and I will always support and love you, no matter what This city and your colleagues need you.