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.

unbearable days were

She would

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

she be scared? Would

dare tell her teacher when

bathroom?

tyrants like Daniel who enjoyed

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reached

Was she homesick already?

preschool food suit

worries of a

returned to the scar on his hand between his thumb and index

It was ugly.

were many more ugly scars across

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Nathaniel had whipped him

another scar on

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

on his body told a story from those six

of shame that would follow

rest of his life.

triggered unwanted memories

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humiliating past.

He

worried about what would happen if Eloise

himself to lie to his

these scars

would be even easier

need to

had almost 499 system

life-altering choice-cutting ties with Liam-had earned him

credits from the system.

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the System Store, noticing significantly more

expensive item

merchandise based on hist

whatever he wanted just because he

now appeared grayed out with

Mark of

Opportunity Card could only

one opportunity per

what he was looking for-the Scar Removal Cream costing forty

He bought it immediately.

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hand. The scar on the webbing between his thumb and index

one on his ankle was

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

his arms,

shoulder and saw

now smooth and unblemished.

those shameful marks

felt

had been

purchased more

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