Mommy，We Got a Husband
Chapter 088 A Harmonious and Loving Father and Children Trio

Chapter 088 A Harmonious and Loving Father and Children Trio

Getting used to it?

He had been calling Alaric "Daddy" since he was a little kid; he had been adapting to it for years.

Though ironically, still pretending to be someone else's son in front of his real dad was rather comical.

"Daddy, can you take us to get something delicious?" Elisa asked, patting her belly.

Eat?

Alaric checked the time and noted, "But it's not quite lunchtime yet."

"Then it's time for afternoon tea," Elisa said somewhat coquettishly. "A sweet treat, maybe some coffee, something like that, I'm craving it."

This little girl really was a foodie, wasn't she? She even knew about afternoon tea.

"Alright, kids, let's go grab some brunch," Alaric said as he scooped up Elisa in one arm and took Caspian's hand in the other, leading them to the car.

Caspian was trying his best to appear calm, but he felt guilty inside. After all, Alaric was his own father. He had to bite the bullet and keep up the façade.

Alaric took Caspian and Elisa to a classy American diner for brunch, where he ordered a bunch of sweets for Elisa. She ate with great satisfaction, while Caspian just sat there politely, acutely aware of Alaric's watchful gaze. Yes, Alaric hadn't quite recovered from the shock; looking at Caspian, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was looking at his own son.

Feeling his father's eyes on him, Caspian became even more anxious, and that's when he spotted an item on the menu biscuits and gravy.

He despised gravy and couldn't stand the taste. But what if eating it in front of his dad would dispel any suspicions?

Desperate times called for desperate measures.

"I'll have the durian cake!" Caspian blurted out.

"You like biscuits and gravy?" Alaric asked, surprised, knowing all too well that Caspian hated gravy.

"Yeah, I love gravy, its taste," Caspian lied.

"Harry, you like gravy?" Elisa asked in shock. "Since when? I had no idea!"

"It's because I've been considerate of you," Caspian explained, guessing she must also dislike it since she's never had it. "Since you don't like the smell, I've refrained from eating it."

"So now you're not being considerate?" Elisa retorted. "If you eat it in front of me, I'll still think it stinks."

"Does that mean you disapprove?" Caspian silently prayed for her to stick to her guns.

"Umm... maybe I could just hold my nose while you eat it?"

"Never mind, I won't have it then," Caspian quietly rejoiced. Elisa had come through for him.

"It's okay, I'll take Harry out for some another day," Alaric said nonchalantly.

Caspian felt a mixture of relief and frustration inside. That was definitely something his real dad would say.

"Sure, thanks... Dad," Caspian deliberately changed the way he addressed Alaric.

Alaric just watched Caspian and Elisa continue enjoying their brunch, feeling the contentment of an old father watching his children's happiness.

"Hey, when are you finally going to marry my mom?" Elisa said, unable to hide her impatience. "Hurry up already."

"Elisa, you're in a rush?" asked Alaric.

"Because I feel for my mom, you know? I don't want her to struggle on her own anymore, so I want to find her a man who really loves and cherishes her. With you protecting her, she won't have to work so hard," Elisa explained earnestly, her words tugging at Alaric's heartstrings.

Clearly, she was a thoughtful and caring child.

"I have to ask you," Elisa said suddenly, turning to look at Alaric with a serious expression. "Do you truly love my mom?"

Caspian had also been pondering this question. He watched Alaric intently, awaiting his response.

"Yes," Alaric could only respond this way in the face of the children.

"And no matter what happens, you will protect her?" Elisa pressed on.

"Of course."

"Pinky promise? You have to keep your word," Elisa insisted, extending her little finger toward Alaric. He extended his in turn and linked pinkies with her. "Alright, no backsies after a pinky promise," Elisa said with a giggle.

"If you ever treat my mom poorly, I won't forgive you," Caspian added with a threatening tone.

"Understood."

Right after Alaric spoke, Harry's cell phone rang-it was a call from Galatea.

"Hello, Mommy," Harry answered.

"Harry, I just saw in the group chat that there's an event at school today and you can get out early. Do you need me to pick you up now?" Galatea inquired.

Before Caspian could respond, Alaric grabbed the phone and said, "Harry, Elisa, and I are already together."

"Alaric?" Galatea was genuinely surprised. "H-How come you're picking up my kids?"

"Elisa called me, and when I found out they could leave school early, I came straight here," Alaric calculated his move smoothly. "I will have my driver pick you up now. We'll wait for you here." Wait for her?

Before Galatea could react further, Alaric had already hung up.

Harry and Elisa were currently with Alaric? And were those two a little too thoughtless? Not a word to her did they not care about their mom anymore?

"Why does Mommy have to come too?" Caspian asked.

"Because, Caspian, wouldn't it be nice for the four of us to have dinner together tonight?" Alaric suggested with an inclusive smile.

"Wow, yes!" Elisa cheered before Caspian could say anything. "Having dinner with the family before you guys get married, oh, by the way, Daddy, don't you have another son? Invite him too."

"No!" Caspian blurted out at the mention. Worried Alaric might grow suspicious, he quickly followed it up with a forced laugh, adding, "I don't want to invite outsiders."

"But once Daddy and Mommy are married, his son will be our brother. That's not an outsider, we're family," Elisa confidently explained to Alaric. "Don't worry, Daddy, I promise to treat your son like my real brother. I'll be a good sister for sure." "Alright," Alaric replied, smiling affectionately.

Caspian was sweating bullets; now he had no choice but to struggle against the idea.

"That's a matter for later, I don't want to meet him right now," Caspian muttered to himself.

"If you don't want to meet, we'll talk about it later," Alaric said, seizing the moment. Harry had been begging him not to reveal their secret to Galatea, so he suggested, "Tonight it'll just be the four of us for dinner."

"Okay, we'll be one family eventually, so there will be plenty of opportunities," Elisa said.

Hearing that Alaric wasn't calling Harry, Caspian finally felt a sense of relief.

Afterward, Caspian quietly sipped his juice and said nothing more until Galatea entered the room. "Mommy!" Elisa greeted Galatea as soon as she walked in, and she walked over to them. Previously, Alaric had been eager to meet Harry, and now his wish was finally fulfilled. "Elisa has been especially good, I really like her," Alaric said, his eyes unable to hide his fondness.