Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 An Indispensable Part

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Richard clamped the wailing Daniel under his arm, shot Alistair a venomous glare, and stormed off to his car.

Alistair turned back to see Eloise's pale, frightened face. Heart aching, he gathered her into his arms and patted her back. "Don't be scared. I'm here."

Eloise whispered, "Dad, I'm not scared. I have you to protect me. But that little boy's daddy is so mean. He's so pitiful."

Alistair chuckled.

She really is a little angel, worrying about the little demon even

now.

He calmly got into the car, Daniel's cries still echoing faintly in

his ears.

That brat's been spoiled rotten-someone needs to discipline him properly.

But what if he becomes Richard's punching bag?

He is Richard's biological son... Surely Richard wouldn't be that cruel?

Not that it's any of my business anymore.

Compared to a son who could tear the house down, a sweet,

thoughtful daughter is definitely better.

"Dad, this is my favorite toy. Do you want it?

"Dad, have some water.

"Dad, sit down! Let me massage your shoulders!

"Dad, can I rub your legs too?"

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When Caroline returned home, she found her usually well-behaved daughter fluttering around Alistair like an eager attendant-kneading his shoulders, patting his legs, the very picture of devotion.

She was baffled.

hug me and say "Mommy, I love you, I'll always be with you" when I'm upset, and even bring me water and remind me to

of attentiveness?

She soon learned why.

package, Eloise tugged at Caroline's sleeve anxiously. "Mommy, today a

that Alistair had a non-biological son attending the

27 An

transferred Eloise to another

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so greedy. He already has a dad, but he still wants mine? Even if Daddy used to be hist daddy, he isn't anymore! Mommy,

smiling, "You said it yourself-he's not good. So your daddy won't like him.

as good as mine. He'll want my

heart aching. "Don't worry. You have me. I'll make sure Daddy stays

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

actually a deeply

that she's still afraid of losing

a mother.

"important" to

indispensable part of

Eloise fell asleep, Alistair decided he needed to talk to

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

An Indispensable

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window, the glittering skyline of New York stretching behind her. She held a glass of water, her delicate

coffee-checked loungewear was undone,

wasn't the calculating, untouchable CEO -but neither was she some approachable next-door girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even silent and still, she seemed to exist on

a sip of water, her deep eyes studying

he'd adapted easily to being Eloise's father, stepping into. the

thoughts, Caroline

Alistair blinked, confused.

she's already this attached." Though she claimed envy, her tone and expression radiated

I wanted to discuss," Alistair said. Calling her

rolled off his

distant now. "My ex-wife's

today."

He'd said

The distinction was deliberate.

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