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.

She'll massage my legs when I'm tired, hug me and say "Mommy, I love you, I'll always be with you" when

level of

She soon learned why.

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

had a non-biological son attending

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transferred Eloise to another

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still wants mine? Even if Daddy used to be

not good. So your

isn't as good

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

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

a

of losing him

a mother.

isn't just "important" to

family. An indispensable part of our

decided he needed to talk to

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

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skyline of New York stretching behind her. She held a glass of water, her delicate skin glowing under the

coffee-checked loungewear

approachable next-door girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even silent and still, she seemed to exist on some higher

took a sip of water, her

to being Eloise's father, stepping into. the

phrase his thoughts, Caroline suddenly

Alistair blinked, confused.

Eloise for a few days, yet she's already this

there's something I wanted to discuss," Alistair said. Calling

rolled off his

"My ex-wife's son attends the same kindergarten. I saw

today."

said

The distinction was deliberate.

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