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."

of surprise. "Your son goes to some fancy private school, right? How would

the Elisa that

where Galatea had yet to appear and asked again,

Harry. I

picture? I'd like to take a

closet, felt a surge of anxiety. He could only silently pray that Alaric

a pop, but looking at

and so he reached for his wallet again. But before he could hand over the money, it was

about money," she gently scolded, then turned to hand the money back to Alaric with a gentle

of disappointment. The

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

"Harry's not back yet."

dying to try the deluxe meal at Arizon's. I haven't had it

was expected to pick up

you want to

with meat works for

agreed, and the trio headed out. As soon as they were gone, Caspian came out from the closet, exhaling

talk," Galatea hurriedly whispered a

pouted and nodded,

that, Elisa kept quiet. Seeing this, Alaric couldn't help but smile affectionately at her, feeling an inexplicable fondness for

Elisa had mentioned wanting to eat meat, Alaric took her

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

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

was it just about

said Alaric before he effortlessly scooped Elisa into his arms and carried

sincerity they want, she'd respond by ordering the most