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."

don't know him," Elisa answered with a hint of surprise. "Your son goes to some fancy

know him? So, the Elisa that Caspian spoke of isn't

glanced toward the kitchen where Galatea had yet to appear and

Harry. I mentioned earlier

picture? I'd like to take

the closet, felt a surge of anxiety. He could only silently pray that Alaric wouldn't get

is ten bucks a pop, but looking at

for his wallet again. But

gently scolded, then turned to hand the money back to Alaric with a gentle reminder, "Mr. Knight, I know you're not short on cash but don't spoil

disappointment. The

from all the suspense. He made a slight noise, which drew a swift reaction from

"Harry's not back yet."

to try the deluxe

implication was clear. Alaric was

want to

meal with meat works for

agreed, and the trio headed out. As soon as they 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 Elisa as they

talk," Galatea hurriedly whispered

and

Alaric couldn't help but smile affectionately at her, feeling an inexplicable fondness for

eat meat,

grabbing a bite. Do we need to go this

first treat is a big deal-it's about

just about scoring

daughter is much more genuine than you on this point," said Alaric before he effortlessly scooped Elisa into his arms and carried her into the restaurant. Galatea

they want, she'd respond by ordering the