Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17 Mark of Shame

Rebecca truly wanted to find a new husband, but Cordelia thought she was joking.

This unexpected reaction left Rebecca completely flustered.

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Although Rebecca was the apple of her parents' eyes, her rebellious behavior six years ago had deeply hurt them and nearly severed their relationship. Their reconciliation was barely two years old, and she didn't dare act as recklessly as before. She needed to plan her next moves carefully.

She managed to blame this situation on Alistair. He was too devious, too cunning, too despicable!

He had gone to extreme lengths to stay by her side, deliberately winning over and flattering Nathaniel and Cordelia. His scheming had worked perfectly-Cordelia now approved of him!

Yet Rebecca never considered that without Alistair's humbling himself before Nathaniel and Cordelia, their relationship would never have healed so quickly.

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Alistair had the misfortune of dealing with an irresponsible, selfish father.

Yet, he was determined to be perfect in the same role.

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He quickly embraced his position as Eloise's father. When Eloise had her first day of preschool, he was extremely worried.

Most children struggle to adjust on their first day of preschool, often crying for their parents.

Daniel had been challenging.

He cried for three whole months.

The main issue was that Rebecca would cave and let him stay home whenever Daniel threw a tantrum. Her endless spoiling meant it took Daniel three months to adapt to preschool life.

During this period, Alistair suffered tremendously.

Since he was always responsible for taking Daniel to preschool, Daniel naturally viewed him as the villain.

Daniel hated him during that time. Alistair still had a scar between his thumb and index finger from when Daniel bit him. The little brat had used all his strength, breaking Alistair's skin immediately and causing significant bleeding.

That was impossible to expect Rebecca to discipline Daniel.

That day, when Daniel bit Alistair's hand bloody, Rebecca. rushed over, concerned only about Daniel. She lovingly had Daniel rinse his mouth and carefully check if his front teeth had loosened. After ensuring Daniel was fine, she impatiently tossed the word "useless" at Alistair before taking Daniel out to play.

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Alistair couldn't go to the hospital for the wound.

He had no money on him.

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Besides, he couldn't leave freely without Rebecca's permission.

He placed his hand under the faucet, rinsing away the blood with cold water, then

took a bandage from the first aid kit and applied it.

Fortunately, the wound scabbed over within two days.

Alistair shook his head, forcing the unpleasant memories from

his mind.

were

him with her sweet smile. She would never pinch, kick, bite, or curse at

in Alistair's eyes, even Eloise struggled with the first day of preschool, facing unfamiliar surroundings and

she be scared? Would she

dare tell her teacher when she needed

bathroom?

there little tyrants like Daniel who

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of the children reached out to be

Was she homesick already?

food suit her

the worries of a father were

on his

It was ugly.

were many more ugly scars across his

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Nathaniel had whipped

another scar on his left

phone with Richard, who was abroad. She'd flown into a rage after he'd promised to go home but changed his mind at the last minute. In her anger, she'd thrown a glass at him. It shattered on the ground, and a flying shard had sliced his

scar on his body told a story from those six

were like badges of shame that would follow him

rest of his life.

them triggered unwanted

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humiliating past.

He

worried about what would happen if

himself to lie to his

of these scars would be

be even easier

need

almost 499

life-altering choice-cutting ties with

credits from the system.

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browsed through the System Store,

most expensive item

the system displayed merchandise based

that he couldn't simply purchase whatever he wanted just because

bought now appeared grayed out with a

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could only be purchased once per

one opportunity per year

he was looking for-the Scar Removal Cream

He bought it immediately.

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successfully applying it, he looked down at his hand. The scar on the webbing between his thumb and index

one on his ankle was

he already knew the result, he couldn't resist turning his back to

his arms, and lifting his

shoulder and saw his reflection-his

now smooth and unblemished.

shameful

with them, the memories felt like they belonged

truly had been reborn from the

purchased more

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