Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 11

Chapter 11 You Must Love Mommy Forever

"This place is close to both my office and Eloise's future preschool," Caroline explained. "Since it's just the two of us, this smaller house feels more intimate. We'll stay here for the next few years, though if you think it's too small, we could always move somewhere larger."

Alistair thought Caroline was humble-bragging, but then realized he was being overly sensitive.

She was just stating facts. For a CEO making hundreds of millions annually, owning multiple large properties was perfectly normal, wasn't it?

Still, Alistair was taken aback that Caroline was actually asking for his opinion.

"No need," he replied. "This place is perfect."

By his estimate, it was over 2,000 square feet, more than enough

space.

And it wasn't that he was being picky. He simply didn't like living in houses that were too big, especially with so few people. The emptiness made his heart feel hollow too, leaving him with a sense of insecurity.

a a to ajours

Chapter 11 You Must Love Mommy Forever

2/8

Alistair glanced around, suddenly confronted with a question he couldn't avoid.

Where would I sleep tonight?

He and Caroline were legally married, even without having gone through with the wedding ceremony.

They might not have discussed any rules about what happens behind closed doors, but at the end of the day, their marriage was still nothing but a facade.

Caroline pointed to a door. "That's Eloise's room."

Alistair had guessed as much, since Eloise had immediately disappeared through that door when they arrived and had firmly closed it behind her. Who knew what she was up to in

there.

Caroline then pointed to the door to the left of Eloise's. "That room is yours."

Just then, Eloise's door swung open. "Mom, I want to get something yummy. Can I ask Alistair... I mean, can Dad take

me?"

It was a quick correction.

As Caroline watched Eloise leading Alistair away by the hand, her feelings were all over the place.

father, her

11 You Must Love Mommy

3/8

couldn't deny feeling a twinge of jealousy. But mostly, she felt happy. She could already see Eloise growing more attached to Alistair, forming a bond that would eventually make it impossible for him to leave

he found his soulmate? That was just an excuse

couldn't quite pinpoint the real

with him.

she wanted to hold onto him tightly and never let go. Eloise's small hand fit

happened to look up at the same moment, their eyes meeting. Eloise

"Eloise, do you not want

surprise, then

You Must Love

4/8

side. "That's not it at all! I'm super happy you're going to

don't seem very happy,"

her feet for a long moment before raising her head

childish voice, she asked, "Ali-I

"Yes, I do,"

answered.

her shirt. "Dad, I promise I'll be really, really good from now on.

of him seemed completely different from the cheerful child who had so happily called

before.

We're going to be a family

to give her courage. She looked up at him and

to be stunned. He

believe these words came from a little girl who should be

You Must Love

unexpected ache. He couldn't quite name the painful mix of sympathy and concern he

that stuff about being a burden?" he

5/8

I was a burden and that Mom would never find a husband because of me.

her shoulders, his expression suddenly.

was when Alistair noticed a

knew nothing about Eloise's

It didn't feel like

you are not a burden. You're our little angel, everyone's little angel! I became

steeled himself for a white lie. "Because I love your mom. And Eloise, do you really think

him was incredibly tempting.

You Must Love

6/8

100

survive

and he might drop dead from depression. It was definitely

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255