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.

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

of attentiveness? Definitely

She soon learned why.

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

immediately recalled that Alistair had a non-biological son

27 An Indispensable

should've transferred Eloise to another

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

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

as good as mine. He'll

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

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

a

fact that she's still afraid of

a mother.

just "important" to

An indispensable part of our

decided he needed to talk to

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

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the glittering skyline of New York stretching behind her. She

her coffee-checked loungewear was undone, revealing a glimpse

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

sip of water, her

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

phrase his thoughts, Caroline suddenly sighed,

Alistair blinked, confused.

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

to discuss," Alistair said. Calling her "Carol"

off

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

today."

Part He'd said "my

The distinction was deliberate.

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