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.

and say "Mommy, I love you, I'll always be

this level of attentiveness?

She soon learned why.

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

had a non-biological

27 An

transferred Eloise to

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"That kid is so greedy. He already has a dad, but he still wants mine? Even if Daddy used

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

“But his new daddy isn't as good as mine. He'll want

daughter's cheek, her heart aching. "Don't worry. You have me. I'll make sure

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

actually a deeply sensitive,

of losing

a mother.

isn't just "important"

indispensable part of

decided he needed

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

27 An Indispensable

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the glittering skyline of New York stretching behind her.

of her coffee-checked loungewear was undone,

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

sip of water, her deep eyes studying

easily to being Eloise's father, stepping into. the role of Caroline's husband

to phrase his thoughts, Caroline suddenly sighed, "I'm so jealous

Alistair blinked, confused.

this attached." Though she claimed envy, her tone and expression

to discuss," Alistair

rolled off his

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

today."

Indispensable Part He'd said "my ex-wife's

The distinction was deliberate.

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