Chapter 5 Determined to Have Him
Before adopting Eloise, Caroline had been a staunch believer in staying single for life.
Even after bringing Eloise into her world, she naively thought her love alone would be enough to give this little girl, who'd lost her mother at birth and faced a rocky start, a happy, fulfilling life.
But somewhere along the way, things got complicated. The first time Eloise, with her big, cautious eyes, asked why she didn't have a daddy, Caroline's heart sank. Raising a child, she realized, wasn't just about love. Making a child truly happy was far more intricate than she'd imagined.
That was when her ironclad no-marriage rule began to waver.
She started entertaining the idea of marriage. At first, she figured she'd pick someone tolerable from her pool of suitors. to find someone who was kind, patient, and attentive. But every time she mentally sifted through the candidates, ready to take the next step, an invisible force seemed to hold her back, keeping her rooted in place.
Strangely, though, when she met Alistair and pictured him as her future partner, she felt absolutely no resistance.
Alistair was handsome, his features aligning perfectly with her tastes. But looks weren't what sealed the deal. It was his eyes.
Chapter 5 Determined to Have Him
Sometimes they held a flicker of uncertainty, but they were always clear, almost luminous with a quiet sincerity.
He was unlike any man she'd ever met.
He had the unspoiled purity of a young boy, yet carried a steadiness rare for his age.
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It was as if he'd endured countless hardships but emerged with his kindness and warmth intact. It was a quality no one could fake.
Caroline wasn't impulsive by nature. Sure, she could be bold, even a little wild at times, but never reckless.
She wasn't sure if it was Eloise's instant connection with this man or the uncanny sense of familiarity he sparked in her from the moment they met.
Whatever it was, she'd made up her mind. Alistair was the one she wanted, and she wasn't letting him slip away.
Eloise bounced back, freshly cleaned, her face glowing.
She clambered into Caroline's lap for a quick cuddle, then shyly sidled over to Alistair, resting against his leg and fidgeting with her fingers.
Alistair reached down, gently ruffling her hair with a warm smile.
He genuinely liked this little girl.
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Her bright, sugary smile was like a balm, soothing the wounds left by years of dealing with Daniel's tantrums and chaos.
For a fleeting moment, he even found himself thinking how wonderful it would be if he could have such a lovely daughter.
Eloise tilted her head up, her eyes wide and hopeful. “Alistair, will we see you again?"
Seeing her expectant expression, Alistair hesitated, then gave a vague but gentle reply. "If fate wants us to, I'm sure we will."
A voice chimed in his mind. "New life opportunity detected. Host, please make your choice.
"Option one: This mother and daughter are strangers with unknown intentions. Fresh out of a disastrous marriage, you're wary of diving into something that seems even more absurd. You crave a simple, quiet life.
daughter, and
option one for 10 system credits. Choose option two for 200 system credits.
out a wry
the answer on a silver platter. If he couldn't figure this out, he didn't deserve the
as for 1 nimes
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Choice System.
this
It was almost comical.
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golden opportunity seemed to be one where he
woman.
if he could do it
his father from
he once was.
gaze to meet
from him, poised and patient, waiting for
answer.
he finally said, "Okay," the tension in Caroline's shoulders eased, her heart settling back
clenched tightly in her lap, were slick with
a sweat, but this? This had her
goodness he
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to pull out all the
gone to any lengths, especially since her precious daughter genuinely
she was honest, Eloise wasn't the only
credits
unexpected joy to
when do we..." he
Caroline cut in,
a puzzled smile tugging at his lips. “Sorry, I think
asking when we'd
her coffee, unfazed. “I didn't
Alistair was momentarily speechless.
he didn't trust the system to have his back, her eagerness would've
a brow. "What's the
choosing his words carefully. "It's just... City
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she'd been a
moment that
flush of embarrassment crept up her neck. She worried her urgency
icy composure faltering. "It's my first time getting
poised CEO used the excuse to mask her momentary lapse, a rare
luxury boutique, Rebecca slid her card across the counter without a second
father was a well-known entrepreneur in New York, and as his only child, Rebecca lived a life of leisure without ever
as she didn't go completely overboard, her parents' wealth
sank into a plush chair in the store's VIP lounge, sipping coffee
friend Anne Thorne grinned, raising
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