Chapter 555: Daddy, can you please be a little more considerate?
Alaric came out of the shower to find that the chef had already prepared dinner. Usually, by this time, Caspian, Harry, and Elisa would be sitting at the table waiting to eat, but tonight, the table was empty.
"Where are Harry and Elisa? Aren't they eating?" Alaric asked.
"They said they weren't hungry and won't be eating tonight." Stellan replied.
Alaric gave a wry smile and commented, "Harry is the typical one to say one thing and mean another. He complains about Caspian every day, but now that Caspian is gone, he's more upset than Elisa."
"That's just how Harry is. After all, they're brothers; how could their bond not be deep?" Stellan uttered. "Forget it, let's just eat. Let them eat when they're hungry."
In truth, Stellan wasn't hungry either, but being pregnant, she had to eat.
"Alright." Alaric put his arm around her and led her to the table. Without the three kids, the table felt much quieter.
"Stellan," Alaric suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mr. Emberlyn has already left Arizona, but what about Josep? Is he still in Arizona?"
"Yes," Stellan replied. "He's been invited to give lectures at many hospitals. Since our hospital is built, Josep wants to check it out."
"Then Josep will probably stay in Arizona for a while," Alaric explained, "Josep is your mentor and my lifesaver. I felt guilty for upsetting him over the Tommy incident. Now that he's in Arizona, I must treat him well."
"Of course, we should treat him well," Stellan agreed after finishing her meal. "Alaric, you go rest first. I'm going to take a bath."
"Alright, be careful; the floor is slippery."
"I know."
Alaric watched Stellan go into the bathroom, then glanced at the study.
Elisa was painting in the art room, and Harry was alone in the study. Alaric entered the study after knocking on the door.
"If you're here to call me for dinner, I'm not hungry and don't want to eat."
Seeing Harry like this, Alaric couldn't help but tease, "I never realized you and Caspian were so close."
Harry rolled his eyes and replied, "We argue a lot, but Caspian and I are brothers!"
"Exactly." After saying that, Alaric looked outside before locking the study door. Seeing this, Harry immediately became alert.
"Daddy, are you going to involve me in something illegal again?"
"No, nothing illegal, just something that needs to be kept secret." Alaric approached Harry and asked, "You did a great job with Tommy's background check last time, so can you help me again?"
"Again?" Harry was exasperated and complained, "Dad, Caspian just left for the military, and you won't rest until you get me thrown in jail."
Alaric found himself oddly happy whenever Harry complained about him.
"I promise! Absolutely the last time, I swear!"
"Don't swear; your promises aren't trustworthy."
Alaric smiled helplessly and pleaded, "Harry, just one more time, please?"
Harry had no choice. After all, Alaric was his father. What else could he do?
"Who is it this time? Tell me, I'm listening."
Alaric hesitated for a moment before seriously saying, "Josep."
"What? Josep!"
Alaric quickly covered Harry's mouth. "It's a secret. Don't let your mom know."
Harry looked at Alaric in shock and spoke, "Daddy, you're really brave. You want me to look into Josep? If Mom finds out, she'll kill you."
"That's why it's a secret. It's not a big deal; I'm not suspicious of him. I just want to check for peace of mind." Alaric explained.
"Isn't that biting the hand that feeds you?" Harry said. "Josep saved your life, and now you want to look into him."
Alaric explained, "I said it's not that kind of investigation, just a little background check. Can you do that, Harry?"
Harry felt like crying. What could he do with such an unreliable father?
"How many years would I get for doing this?"
"Don't worry, with me around, you'll be safe, understand?"
Harry gave a cold laugh, "With you around, I'll die even faster."
Alaric was amused again. Harry had a knack for complaining.
"So you're agreeing to help me. Thank you, Harry. I'll reward you well afterward."
"No need for a reward, just don't let the police arrest me." Harry waved him off dismissively. "I'll try to get it done in two days, okay?"
"Of course, no rush."
"Alright then." Harry politely shooed Alaric away. "Daddy, can you leave now? I want to spend a lonely night alone. Don't come looking for me again, okay?"
"Of course."
"Goodbye, Daddy."
Alaric gave him a grateful smile and left the study, closing the door gently behind him.
After Alaric left, Harry sighed again, "What's going on? Being too capable is a crime!"
Alaric's mood wasn't as light after leaving the study. After all, the mysterious "Tiger" had yet to appear.
Because Josep was genuinely good to Tommy.
Logically, since Tommy had used Josep's connections to become an undercover cop at Nexus Innovations, Josep should have been angry, but he wasn't.
Just like when he fired Tommy, Josep was really angry but also genuinely concerned, calling Tommy and worrying when he didn't answer.
Given their familial relationship, this made sense. It could be said that Josep was generous and kind.
But whether he was truly generous and kind needed to be investigated to put Alaric's mind at ease.
By this time, Stellan had finished her bath. Alaric quickly went over to carry her. Her belly was starting to show a little.
Alaric placed Stellan on the bed, his hand resting on her small belly, feeling particularly happy.
"Let's get to three months. Once we pass the first prenatal check, we can relax a bit." Alaric voiced softly.
"Yes, it's coming soon." Stellan responded.
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