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.

is a sweet, obedient child. She'll massage my legs when I'm tired, 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.

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

had a non-biological son attending

An Indispensable

transferred Eloise to

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already has a dad, but he still wants mine? Even if Daddy used

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

isn't as good

aching. "Don't worry.

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

is actually a deeply sensitive, insecure

she's still afraid of

a mother.

just "important" to us

An indispensable part of

Alistair decided he needed

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

An

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

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

CEO -but neither was she some approachable next-door girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even

sip of water, her deep eyes

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

Caroline suddenly

Alistair blinked, confused.

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

there's something I wanted to discuss," Alistair

rolled off

but that was too distant now. "My ex-wife's son

today."

He'd said "my ex-wife's son," not

The distinction was deliberate.

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