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.

again until the dinner

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

Vedder told her respectfully. He was standing at the entrance of

"It's okay, Vedder. Could you please tell him I'm very sorry about what happened earlier? It's already rather late, I need

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

the car, Nicole leaned her head against the door. She felt and looked as though she hadn't slept in days.

you can close your eyes for a while. I'll wake you

Baron told her. Even though he was driving, he could still catch

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

nodded gratefully at his words and her

the mood to talk. Anyway, Jay was there, so there wasn't much she could say. To tell the truth, she didn't exactly know how to face

a huge mess ever since

again carefully and finding nothing wrong, she picked up her handbag and left

Baron's car was already waiting

dress would suit you well. I really hope you'll have a good time tonight.