Chapter 1065:

Her voice, when she spoke, was calm but edged with quiet steel. “We each have our own lives, Daxton. Regardless of our relationship, I am happy for your career success. But it is just that—your success. It is not mine to carry.”

The unexpected firmness in her tone made him falter. He blinked, then quickly backpedaled. “I’m sorry. That came out wrong. I was only thinking about how much you will have on your plate after the baby.”

The car rolled to a gentle stop at a red light. He lowered his gaze, long lashes casting shadows beneath his eyes.

In that quiet moment, he looked almost fragile—like something had cracked open inside him. “I never really knew what parental love felt like,” he murmured.

“Growing up, it was always cold and distant. I promised myself that if I ever had a child, I would be there—really be there—for them.”

The confession landed with unexpected weight. Carrie glanced sideways, her heart tugging slightly. She, too, had grown up starved of affection.

before. She hesitated. Was she overreacting? The question flitted across her mind,

the truth is, plenty of regular parents work hard and still manage to show up for their kids. It is not about time—it is about intention. There are those who are always around yet never truly present. And there are others who, despite their busy lives, still make their

something unreadable passed through Daxton’s eyes, which

did not move. There were no cars behind them, no

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light had already turned

beat too slow. Though both drivers hit the brakes in time, the

inhaled sharply, twisting in his seat. “Carrie,

slightly dizzy, but she managed a nod. “I am fine.” Outside, car doors opened. Two familiar figures stepped out of the other vehicle. Kelsey.

out of the car. “Ms. Hinks. Mr. Dury,” he greeted, his voice calm. “That

forward slightly, peering through the windshield. Her expression shifted when she recognized the woman in

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