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.

you, I'll always be with you" when

level of

She soon learned why.

went downstairs to fetch a package, Eloise tugged at Caroline's sleeve anxiously.

that Alistair had a

27 An

transferred Eloise to

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trembled. "That kid is 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, he's not a good

yourself-he's not good. So your daddy won't like him. He won't

isn't as good as mine.

heart aching. "Don't worry. You have

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

a

of

a mother.

isn't just "important" to us

An indispensable part of our

Eloise fell asleep, Alistair decided he needed to talk

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

An Indispensable

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stretching behind her. She held a glass of water, her delicate

button of her coffee-checked loungewear was undone, revealing

untouchable CEO -but neither was she some approachable next-door girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even silent and still,

took a sip of water, her deep eyes studying

being Eloise's father, stepping into. the

he struggled to phrase his thoughts, Caroline suddenly sighed, "I'm

Alistair blinked, confused.

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

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

rolled off

now. "My ex-wife's son attends the

today."

27 An Indispensable Part He'd said

The distinction was deliberate.

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