My CEO Daddy by ELAINE MALLIN

"Excuse me."

Kerr stood up abruptly and walked out of the dining room.

When Nicole saw what Kerr had done, she couldn't help feeling touched. Had he hidden his injury because he was worried that she would faint at the sight of blood? Was he taking care of her feelings subconsciously?

The thought made her feel slightly melancholy. She couldn't believe that Kerr cared about her that much.

"Mommy, Uncle Gu is angry."

Next to her, Jay looked up at her innocently. He didn't look panicked, instead his little eyes seemed to be filled with helplessness.

It seemed that the grownups world was a lot more complicated than his.

"It's not your fault, dear. Don't worry about it,"

she smiled at him comfortingly as she stroked his hair. She temporarily ignored her curiosity about Kerr's sudden departure and focused on Jay. Looking at his little face, she felt like she was looking at Kerr.

Kerr again until the dinner ended.

Ning, my apologies but Mr Gu can't be interrupted at the moment.

her respectfully. He was standing at the entrance of Gu family villa.

please tell him I'm very sorry about what happened earlier? It's already rather late, I need to take Jay

the direction of the stairs before saying goodbye to Vedder. Then she took Jay's hand

they got into the car, Nicole leaned her head against the door. She felt and looked as though she hadn't

you are tired, you can close your eyes for a while. I'll

though he was driving, he could still catch the strange look on Nicole's face from the corner of

even detect a slight sense of loss from her behavior. He knew better than to ask but it was obvious

at his words

sleep, but she just wasn't in the mood to talk. Anyway, Jay was there,

mess

she picked up

already waiting at

knew this dress would suit you well. I really hope you'll have a good time tonight. Don't worry, I've already arranged for