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 private school, right? How would I

So, the Elisa

appear and asked again,

brother's name is Harry. I mentioned

I'd like to

surge of anxiety. He could only silently pray that Alaric wouldn't get to

looking at my personal stuff? That'll

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,

with a gentle reminder, "Mr. Knight, I know you're not

of disappointment. The money had been so

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

"Harry's not back yet."

I've been dying to try the deluxe meal

was expected to pick up the

you want to eat, my

meal with meat works

Caspian came out from the closet, exhaling a huge sigh of

Galatea hurriedly

pouted and

quiet. Seeing this, Alaric couldn't help but smile

eat meat,

bite. Do we need to go this fancy?"

a big deal-it's about his pride. We need to show

just

point," said Alaric before he effortlessly scooped

she'd respond by ordering the most expensive items on the