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."

"Your son goes to

know him? So, the Elisa that Caspian spoke of

yet to appear and asked again, "You're a twin? You have

I mentioned earlier

I'd like to

could only silently pray that Alaric wouldn't get to see

a pop, but looking at

the first time, Alaric felt utterly defeated by a kid, and so he reached for his wallet again. But before he could hand over the money,

to Alaric with a gentle reminder,

a wave of disappointment. The money had been so

a slight noise, which drew a swift reaction from Elisa who quickly suggested, "It's time for dinner, why don't we three

"Harry's not back yet."

I've been dying to try the deluxe meal at Arizon's. I

Alaric was expected to pick up

want to eat, my

deluxe meal with meat works

Caspian came out from the closet, exhaling a huge sigh of relief for not

Galatea hurriedly whispered a

and nodded, "Got

help but smile affectionately at her, feeling an inexplicable fondness for

had mentioned wanting to eat meat, Alaric

a bite. Do we need to go this fancy?"

guy's first treat is a big deal-it's

just

point," said Alaric before he effortlessly scooped Elisa into his arms and carried her into the restaurant.

by ordering the