Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 46 Personal Charm

He shook his head.

Come to think of it, Eloise hadn't said much either.

Mabel fell quiet for a moment. "Her mother's been living overseas for years. Rarely comes back."

Alistair frowned slightly.

Doesn't that mean her parents live apart?

So they were probably separated, maybe even divorced.

"Her father's always working. He and Caroline barely see each other. I was the one who raised her, really. She once told me she'd never marry. Said she'd rather be alone."

Alistair didn't think it was just because of her parents' example. No

-Caroline had her own reasons.

But then... who's Eloise's father?

No one had ever told him. Maybe that wasn't an accident. Maybe it was better if that name stayed buried.

And frankly, it wasn't his place to ask.

Mabel sighed heavily, falling back into old worries, "Goused 102

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old-fashioned, but no amount of money or success can compare to a happy home."

Alistair thought of his own life-how he'd once planned to live alone forever.

It wasn't a bad life. Peaceful. Uncomplicated.

But now, suddenly, the thought of eating alone, coming home to silence, sleeping in an empty bed... felt cold.

Mabel patted his hand warmly. "Thank God for you, Alistair. You've given me hope again. Caroline won't be alone anymore."

She gave his hand another squeeze, her eyes soft with affection. Mabel now really saw him as part of the family.

It was the kind of belief that made everything else every doubt, every fear-quiet down.

"You're a good man," Mabel said with conviction. "With you, I

know Caroline is in safe hands."

Alistair met her gaze, trying not to feel guilty. He kept his voice

steady. "I won't let you down."

At least, not during the time their marriage lasted. While it existed, he'd give her and Eloise everything he had.

He remembered Agnes' words again-something about 277

Caroline's father being strict.

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met her parents yet," he said. “Do you think they'll... approve of

Caroline. Who are they to judge her husband?

so wrapped up in conversation that

Caroline walk in.

didn't spend the whole time talking trash about me

Alistair turned.

fresh from the office, dressed in a pale tailored

she wore a crisp white blouse that framed her clean, graceful lines. He could picture her in a boardroom,

blade.

clearly pleased to see how easily Alistair had connected with

tongue. "As if I'd dare say

of your husband. He'd probably take your

and throw me out the

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Caroline naturally

piling

long, it was

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her chin in her hand, watching them

her gaze

He blinked. "What?"

studied him, head to

He looked completely lost.

Be honest and?

some

blinked, unsure

heard that question before-Julian had asked him the

she hadn't said it outright,

And now Caroline?

is this

really all me? Or has the

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the scenes?

you'd have

anyone dares touch my husband in the future, I won't have to lift a finger. Grandma will take care

scoffed, "You're just jealous I like

into a smile. He couldn't help but silently ask the

approval-is this something you

the host make life choices and

charm is all

He exhaled, almost laughing.

really is

him-whatever it was in him

had made Caroline choose him, that had earned

had always been

as humble as

light in him-it had just taken