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.

say "Mommy, I love you, I'll always be with you" when I'm

level of attentiveness?

She soon learned why.

to fetch a package, Eloise tugged at Caroline's sleeve anxiously. "Mommy, today a kid tried to steal

a non-biological son attending

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should've transferred Eloise

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he still wants mine? Even if Daddy used to be hist daddy, he

smiling, "You said it yourself-he's not good. So your

daddy isn't as good as

her daughter's cheek, her heart aching. "Don't worry.

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

is actually a deeply sensitive, insecure

she's still afraid of losing

a mother.

just "important"

An indispensable

decided

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

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behind her. She held a

button of her coffee-checked loungewear was undone, revealing a glimpse of

-but neither was she some approachable next-door girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even silent and still, she seemed to exist on some

of water,

father, stepping into. the role of

his thoughts, Caroline suddenly

Alistair blinked, confused.

for a few days, yet she's already this attached." Though she claimed envy,

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

rolled off his

too distant now. "My ex-wife's son attends the same kindergarten.

today."

said "my ex-wife's son,"

The distinction was deliberate.

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