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."

answered with a hint of surprise. "Your son goes to some fancy private school, right? How

know him? So, the Elisa that Caspian spoke

where Galatea had yet to appear and asked again,

brother's name is Harry. I

like to take

in the closet, felt a surge of anxiety. He could only silently

is ten bucks a pop, but looking at my personal stuff?

for his wallet again. But before he could

she gently scolded, then turned to hand the money back to Alaric with a gentle reminder, "Mr. Knight,

The money had

that moment, Caspian felt like he was about to burst from all the suspense. He 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

"Harry's not back yet."

Come on, Mom, I've been dying to

implication was clear. Alaric was

want to eat, my

with meat

As soon as they were gone, Caspian came out from the closet,

talk," Galatea hurriedly

and nodded, "Got

help but smile affectionately at her, feeling

Elisa had mentioned wanting to eat meat, Alaric took her to Arizona's most

bite. Do we

big deal-it's about his pride. We

it just about scoring

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

sincerity they want, she'd respond by