Chapter 811

Chapter 811:

Daxton’s lips quirked in a humorless smile as he swirled the water in his glass.

“I don’t like children,” he murmured, almost to himself. His gaze dropped, shadowed by something Carrie couldn’t quite name.

“In a family like mine, love is a myth. Children aren’t raised—they’re forged, groomed to carry the weight of legacy. If that’s the only purpose of having a child, then I want no part of it.”

Carrie felt a pang in her chest. Kristopher. His life had been the same—bound by duty, shaped by expectations.

Since the banquet, she hadn’t seen him. News of him and Aliza had been scarce. If his memory hadn’t returned, then marriage was inevitable.

Would a child be next?

She pushed the thought away as Daxton took a long sip of water and exhaled. He set his glass down with a faint clink, shifting the mood with practiced ease.

enough about

Carrie, for agreeing to

sighed, exasperation laced with

keep thanking me. If

He chuckled lightly.

latest

bring you any trouble. Living under the same roof… well, people might talk.

waved off

only people aware of this apartment are my family and Camille.

Opposite-sex friends. Friends.

flickered across Daxton’s face, too quick to catch.

pause in his voice, glanced at

more stuff to

his head, patting the luggage at his

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