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 upset, and even bring me water and remind me to take medicine when

level of attentiveness?

She soon learned why.

while Alistair went downstairs to fetch a package, Eloise tugged at Caroline's sleeve anxiously. "Mommy, today a

recalled that Alistair had a non-biological

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Eloise

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he still wants mine? Even if Daddy used to be hist daddy, he isn't anymore! Mommy, he's not a

not good. So your daddy

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

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

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

a deeply

she's still afraid of losing him means I've failed

a mother.

just "important" to us

An indispensable part of

Eloise fell asleep, Alistair decided

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

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New York stretching behind her. She held a glass of water,

loungewear was undone, revealing a glimpse of

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

water, her

into. the role of Caroline's husband felt far

he struggled to phrase his thoughts, Caroline

Alistair blinked, confused.

this

Alistair

rolled off his tongue

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

today."

27 An Indispensable Part He'd said "my ex-wife's son,"

The distinction was deliberate.

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