Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 36 She's Definitely Your Daughter

"It's a small place—just have a seat anywhere," Galatea said, playing the host as she invited Alaric in, "I'll get you some water."

Alaric scanned the tiny apartment briefly, taking it all in with a quick glance, leaving no room unchecked. Once he finished, Elisa's piercing gaze met his.

Elisa, with steely eyes unwavering, challenged him, "Aren't you the deadbeat who messed with my mom and then skipped town? What's got you crawling back here?" Alaric nearly chuckled at the accusation of him being a deadbeat.

"Am I not welcome?" Alaric asked.

"Weren't you the one giving me the cold shoulder at your office? Turnabout's fair play."

Alaric couldn't help but laugh at her retort. "You sure know a lot, huh?"

The more Alaric observed Elisa, the uncannier the resemblance became. Suddenly, it hit him-Caspian had mentioned a classmate named Elisa, who looked almost like his twin. 'Could it be her? She really does look similar.'

"Elisa, do you know my son Caspian?"

"Are you actually asking me something?" Elisa smirked a hint of triumph in her eyes. "That'll be ten dollars a question, cash or transfer." Alaric fell silent.

"Fair and square prices, no scams, and definitely no pressure sales," Elisa thought aloud, firmly. She couldn't go easy on a rich jerk like him.

Caspian, cramped in the closet, was struggling for air. 'What was his dad doing here? Why wasn't he leaving already?'

Hearing Elisa's words, Alaric somewhat reluctantly pulled out a crisp hundred-dollar bill and handed it to her. Elisa quickly snatched it and securely put it away, "You're quite the high roller. I'll give you a discount. You can ask me eleven questions."

"Then answer the one I just asked."

Elisa answered with a hint of surprise. "Your son goes to some fancy private

Elisa that

the kitchen where Galatea had yet to appear and asked

Harry. I mentioned earlier he's

I'd like to take a

anxiety. He could only silently pray

looking at my personal stuff?

he reached for his wallet again.

always thinking about money," she gently scolded, then turned to hand the money back to Alaric with a gentle reminder, "Mr. Knight, I know you're not short

a wave of disappointment. The money had

made a slight noise, which drew a swift reaction from Elisa who quickly suggested, "It's time for dinner, why don't we three go out to eat?" Galatea checked the time, and indeed, it was dinner

"Harry's not back yet."

will bring him home. Come on, Mom, I've been dying to try the deluxe meal at Arizon's. I haven't had it

was

whatever you want to

deluxe meal with meat works for

were gone, Caspian came out from the closet, exhaling a huge sigh of relief for not being discovered. "Mr. Knight, your car is awesome!" exclaimed

talk," Galatea hurriedly whispered

pouted and

Seeing this, Alaric couldn't help but smile affectionately at her,

wanting to eat meat,

just grabbing a bite. Do we need to go this

don't understand. A guy's first treat is a big deal-it's about his

was it just about scoring a free

scooped

sincerity they want, she'd respond by ordering