Chapter 71 Crazy About Each Other

If Alistair couldn't bring himself to show mercy to Liam, he certainly wouldn't spare Rebecca, the woman who had orchestrated everything and tormented him

for six years.

Caroline knew how much Alistair despised Rebecca for manipulating his life. Yet she couldn't help feeling conflicted, knowing how complicated human emotions could be. Six years of daily interaction had passed between them.

What if Alistair felt something beyond hatred for Rebecca?

When she finally confirmed that Alistair had absolutely no

lingering feelings for Rebecca, Caroline let out a quiet sigh of

relief.

"Alright," she said simply. "I'll help you."

A rush of emotion surged through Alistair's chest.

Eloise was his little angel. And Caroline-she was his guardian angel.

"Thank you-" he began with a grateful smile.

Caroline raised an eyebrow.

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"Are we being formal now?" she teased, pretending to be annoyed.

"Alistair, please remember who you are. You're Eloise's father...

and my lawful husband."

Alistair froze when he noticed the possessiveness flickering in

Caroline's eyes.

For a moment, he almost believed he was Caroline's actual husband rather than someone who had married her through an arrangement for Eloise's sake.

It has to be my imagination. How could I possibly be worthy of someone like Caroline?

Perhaps it was gratitude softening his voice as he said, "I'm going to stay up. Why don't you try to get some sleep before Eloise wakes up?"

She'd need to drive later anyway.

Alistair made a mental note to put learning to drive on his priority list. It wasn't fair that she had to do all the driving when the three of them went out together.

his gentle gaze. "Okay,” she murmured, kicking off her slippers and curling her

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sofa.

furrowed

on the sofa? Why would anyone

if I borrow your shoulder for a

Caroline asked softly.

his mouth working faster than

brain.

as she rested her head gently on

closer.

looking at them now would see nothing

twice before, Alistair remained emotionally inexperienced. He was still completely inexperienced when it came to romance, and Caroline was the only one who

him.

arms, the intertwined fingers,

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bed didn't count. Though they had slept in the same bed, they had

contact.

now when no one was watching. But this didn't feel

secret thrill bubbled

Caroline... actually

willingly

and even though Alistair had resigned himself to a life of solitude, he couldn't help feeling flattered that such an impressive

him.

excitement didn't last long before another thought crossed his mind. They'd only known each other for such a short time. It seemed

possessed a natural charm he wasn't even aware of. The same quality that had drawn little Eloise to him might have unconsciously attracted Caroline during their daily

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This thought calmed him.

him, he reached

sofa rather than sleep in a perfectly good bed, Alistair guessed she was afraid of falling into

against him, Alistair couldn't budge an inch. Not that he

in an instant. Though comparing Caroline to Rebecca was practically sacrilege, a sin

didn't cry or fuss, just slipped on her adorable pink kiddie slippers and shuffled out,

in her tracks, blinking

the couch... actually, Mommy's half-lying down. She's got her arms wrapped around Daddy's waist with her head nestled in his lap, looking completely k..ocked out. Daddy's gently cradling her head so she stays

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behind the door, a

so crazy about

making several friends, Eloise had been shocked to discover how much

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