Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

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Chapter 107 The Adopted Child

"Why isn't Mom up yet? Is she feeling unwell?"

During breakfast, Eloise didn't see Caroline. Glancing at the firmly

closed bedroom door, her little face revealed obvious concern.

Alistair had anticipated the question and prepared his response carefully. “Mom had some unexpected work last night and stayed up very late, so she needs to catch up on her sleep today."

Lying wasn't good, but this was a necessary white lie told with good intentions.

Before taking Eloise to kindergarten, Alistair made a point to check himself in the mirror.

He buttoned his shirt all the way to the top collar, making absolutely certain that none of the suspicious, intimate marks underneath were visible. Only then did he feel comfortable leading Eloise downstairs.

Hearing the front door close, Caroline stirred lazily under the blanket. Every inch of her body ached as if she had been completely disassembled and then roughly put back together.

Yet she knew perfectly well that Alistair had been very restrained and gentle.

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She drifted back into a hazy sleep. Some time later-she wasn't sure how long- she sensed someone watching her.

In the past, when she'd experienced sleep paralysis, she'd often felt someone standing by her bed. The terrifying sensation of wanting to open her eyes to check but being completely unable to was something she'd never forget.

But now, even though she clearly sensed someone watching her from beside the bed, she felt completely at ease. She knew without a doubt it was Alistair.

She hadn't slept enough and wanted to drift off again, but she also wanted to see the person by her bed. Even though he was completely hers now, and she could look at him whenever she wanted.

When she finally opened her eyes and saw him, memories of their intimate night together flooded back. She shyly pulled the cotton blanket up to hide her blushing face, revealing only her large eyes, slightly misty with sleep.

A twinge of guilt washed over Alistair.

It had been the first time for both of them. Despite how careful and gentle Alistair had tried to be, he'd still caused her discomfort.

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Next time, he promised himself, he would be even more attentive.

The thought of next time, and the time after that, and countless more times in their future together...

Caroline's shy, vulnerable expression made Alistair's Adam's apple bob involuntarily. "Are you hungry?" he asked in a soft

voice.

Caroline shook her head.

up, I'll make you whatever you want to

an

he'd only demonstrated his skills once for Caroline and

him out and wouldn't give him

eyes narrowed slightly

gently stroked her head. "Get

asleep before reluctantly

quietly slipping

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about making chicken noodle soup

to simmer

took out the ingredients, the cook hurried over to stop him. "Let me handle this! This

convinced the cook

two lovebirds are so sweet together. Madam Ashbourne must be relieved now. Mr. Harlow, I can tell you're a good man, and Ms. Ashbourne is a fortunate girl," the cook said with a genuine smile as she untied her apron, showering

loved ones was truly

chicken noodle soup had been simmering on low heat all

regained some of her energy; however, she would

half-resentful stare, Alistair rubbed ' ~mile. "Sorry, I'll definitely

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next time," he

avenge

Alistair was left speechless.

with satisfaction at Alistair's reddening earlobes.

turned the tables, gripping her slender

in close and whispered seductively, "What do you think,

composure. "What?" she

you like me to help you shower? I could scrub your back for

tycoon, who dominated the

flushed cheeks and burning ears, she

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into the bathroom, slamming

with a thunderous bang.

this would have thought

kind of dangerous monster.

set aside his teasing mood and started making the

had mild OCD and

the

was white, and the sheets were white too. Against this pristine backdrop, several bright red rose stains appeared, impossible

Why?

blankly at the spots, completely lost in thought. He