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.

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 take medicine when I'm

of attentiveness? Definitely not

She soon learned why.

at Caroline's sleeve anxiously. "Mommy, today a kid

a

An Indispensable

Eloise

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still wants mine? Even if Daddy used

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

as good as

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

forever."

Guilt pricked at her.

is actually a deeply

she's still afraid of losing him

a mother.

just "important" to

indispensable

asleep, Alistair decided he needed

He'd noticed Eloise's unease.

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

her coffee-checked loungewear was undone, revealing

girl. Her innate regality set her apart. Even silent and still, she seemed to exist on some higher

of water, her

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

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

Alistair blinked, confused.

Eloise for a few days, yet she's already this attached." Though she claimed envy, her

discuss," Alistair said. Calling her "Carol"

rolled off

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

today."

He'd said "my ex-wife's son,"

The distinction was deliberate.

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