Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO19 min leftChapter 103 SecureCaroline hadn't called back the person who had been keepingan eye on Liam. However, there had been no updates relayed to Alistair in the past couple of days.The weather had been relentlessly damp, with rain falling on andoff, the sky stubbornly overcast, refusing to clear up.Now, it was pouring again, the rhythmic patter of raindropsheralding the vibrant renewal of spring.Mabel had sent Eloise some flower seeds, and the little girl wasthrilled, eagerly planting them in pots with Alistair's help.The balcony was already a mini garden, filled with various plantsthat they planned to take with them when they moved.Though Alistair had grown attached to their current home, thethought of their new place-just a few minutes' walk from Eloise'snew kindergarten-eased his reluctance.Eloise could sleep a little longer.After all, anywhere could feel like home as long as he had his wife and daughter by his side.As Alistair helped Eloise plant the seeds, he glanced out the18:53Chapter 103 Securewindow at the camphor trees swaying wildly in the wind.19 min leftThe temperature had dropped with the rain, and he couldn't help but worry about Caroline.She had just recovered from an illness, and he hoped she was staying warm.Logically, he knew she spent most of her time indoors, barelyexposed to the elements.But his heart refused to listen-this was just how family cared foreach other, wasn't it?Once the seeds were planted, Eloise clasped her tiny handstogether, her voice earnest and hopeful."Seeds, seeds, please grow strong and bloom quickly. I promise I'll take good care of you!"She even added with a solemn nod, "I swear!"Alistair bit back a smile, feeling his heart warm. His little angel never failed to brighten his day.He couldn't imagine what his life would have been like without Caroline and Eloise.18:53Chapter 103 Secure19 min leftSix years ago, the truth might have driven him to reckless anger, unanchored and unhinged.But their love had given him something to hold onto, a reason to stay calm and grounded.After planting, Alistair took Eloise to wash her muddy hands.He rinsed them under the tap, then helped her lather up with soap. Eloise rubbed her chubby little hands together, producing a froth of bubbles, and asked, "Daddy, is this enough?"Alistair nodded. "That's perfect. Just rinse it off now."Eloise obediently held her hands under the running water, then dried them with a towel.She sniffed her hands proudly and held them up to Alistair. "Daddy, smell! Aren't they so nice?"Just then, the cook approached Alistair. "Mr. Harlow, I'll be heading out now."Alistair looked up, surprised.Dinner's ready already?Usually, she stayed until after they'd eaten and everything was18:53Chapter 103 Securecleaned up.*) 19 min leftThe cook smiled, sensing his confusion, "Didn't Ms. Ashbourne tell you? You won't be dining in tonight."Alistair checked his phone and saw a message from Caroline sent ten minutes ago. He'd been too engrossed in helping Eloise tonotice.He quickly replied with a simple "Got it."Scrolling up, he saw his earlier reminder for her to take hermedicine.Her response, a voice message, played in his mind. "Got it, hubby."He'd replayed it countless times, grinning like a fool, then scolding himself for getting carried away. But the joy fueled him, and he channeled it into hisresponse, typing away with renewed energy.By six in the evening, Caroline returned home."Mommy!"Eloise always made sure to position her little pink stool about six feet from thefront door, ready to greet Caroline the moment she walked in.18:53Chapter 103 Securenoveldrama"Mommy, you must be tired today!"(*) 19 min leftCaroline scooped her up, planting a kiss on her soft cheek. "Were you a goodgirl today?""Yes! Daddy and I planted flowers!" Eloise announced proudly."That's wonderful!" Caroline said, her gaze drifting toward theliving room, where she met Alistair's warm, smiling eyes.The unspoken affection between them was palpable.Alistair stepped forward, wrapping her in a hug. "You've had along day, honey."She didn't care about the so-called hardships.For Caroline, no matter how much sweat and sacrifice she had put in the real world, it was all worth it the moment she stepped through the door and was greeted by her sweet-natured daughter and thoughtful husband.Caroline hugged him back. "You've had a long day too, honey."Alistair paused.If it weren't for her sincere tone, he might've thought she was18:54Chapter 103 Secureteasing him.After all, his daily routine consisted of dropping Eloise off at kindergarten andbeing chauffeured around in a luxury car.He didn't cook, clean, or lift a finger around the house.What exactly was he tired from?19 min leftCaroline remarked on his long day, yet he lacked the gumption to brush it off asnothing. A nagging sense of guilt gnawed at him, leaving him tongue-tied."Is it still raining outside?" he asked, taking her coat and hangingit up.Caroline said, “A little. It's chilly out-perfect pizza weather."That place we went to last time was nice. Great atmosphere."Alistair knew she meant Vivienne's pizzeria.He didn't mind supporting her business."Sure," he agreed, though he felt the need to explain. "That placeis actually..."He hesitated, unsure how to describe Rebecca.18:5419 min leftChapter 103 Secure"It's run by Rebecca's best friend."Caroline paused mid-step, glancing up at him."If it bothers you, we can go somewhere else."Alistair chuckled and said, "I don't mind. I just didn't want you to..."It was only in hindsight that he discovered the pizza joint wasVivienne's business.Caroline, with her razor-sharp intellect, immediately picked up onhis unease."You're fretting that I'll mind once I learn about this later, aren'tyou?"Alistair hastened to clarify, "I'm not insinuating you're being small-minded. I justfigured it'd be better to lay all the cards on thetable."Caroline fixed him with a steady gaze for a brief moment. Alistair was left adrift,trying to decipher the thoughts racing through her mind in those fleeting seconds.Suddenly, a radiant smile lit up her face, and she said, "Thanks,18:54Chapter 103 Securehoney."Alistair wasn't sure what she was thanking him for.My honesty, perhaps?But he knew one thing-sincerity always worked.(***) 19 min leftAlistair wasn't playing any mind games. Whenever an ideapopped into his head about sharing something with Caroline, he'djust let it fly.Caroline smiled, "Thank you for making me feel so secure." She slipped off her shoes and headed to change.Eloise, ever curious, tugged at Alistair's sleeve. "Daddy, what's'secure'?"Write your commenttr Gifts