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.

see Kerr again

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

was standing

about what happened earlier? It's already rather late, I need

quick look in the direction of the stairs before saying goodbye to Vedder. Then she took Jay's hand and left.

the door. She felt and looked as though she hadn't slept in

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

still catch the strange look on

how busy her schedule was. He could even detect a slight sense of

his words and her eyes fluttered shut gently.

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

Her life seemed to be a huge mess ever since she

her appearance again carefully and finding nothing wrong, she picked up her handbag and left the Gu Group building.

car was already waiting at

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