Chapter 1006:

Carrie, taken aback by his insight, explained hastily, “The baby isn’t Kristopher’s.”

Kyson’s smile persisted. “It’s not about the baby. I can see it. Your heart doesn’t belong to me, nor to Daxton. Kristopher is the only one you’ve ever truly loved.”

Carrie hesitated, ready to counter Kyson’s words, but lost her resolve as she locked eyes with him, unable to deny her feelings for Kristopher.

Kyson’s laughter was low, and he reached out, meaning to comfort her with a touch on the shoulder.

Carrie instinctively dodged the gesture, then, realizing it was a normal friendly act, she awkwardly shifted back into position.

Daxton’s touch was gentle on her shoulder, a reassuring pat. “No need for explanations,” he murmured.

his gaze thoughtful as he asked, “Could we remain friends? Or perhaps you might see me as an

a dear friend. And should Marina become family, you will be

studied Carrie closely then, his

the sunlight, glowing with a

so ethereal, almost too perfect and distant, like a figure

the Webster family’s prestige, he was unworthy of her—and the same went for

with his silent, unreturned

his feelings, Carrie stood and

hug a soft denial of any deeper bond, a solace for what might have

smile was wry as

𝗀Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝒸𝗈𝗺, 𝓶𝗈𝗋𝑒 𝓬𝒉𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝗈𝗇

silent competition of love, he hadn’t even qualified to compete. He sympathized with Daxton’s unreciprocated feelings, though at least Daxton had a chance to compete for her

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