Chapter 287 Congratulations, You're Going to Be a Dad

David loved children. He wanted children.

But more than anything, he wanted a child with Caroline.

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Now that he had seen Elizabeth and said what needed to be said, he was ready to go back-to the Ellison residence, back to Caroline's side.

Caroline... don't push me away. And don't push me toward Elizabeth. Would she ever understand this love?

David would rather owe Elizabeth, would rather give up his own child, if it meant being with Caroline.

By the time he returned to the Ellison residence, it was three in the morning.

Sitting in the car, he rolled down the window, letting the cool night air in. One hand rested lazily on the door, a cigarette pinched between his fingers.

The ember glowed and dimmed, the ash falling in soft, silent flakes.

Only after finishing the cigarette did he head upstairs to the master bedroom.

His movements were light-so light-afraid of waking her. He simply stood at the bedside, quietly watching her sleep.

Caroline shifted, her instincts stirring. Even half-asleep, she could feel someone watching her. Her eyelids fluttered open.

"Ah-!"

a startled

light, her face was filled with fear and helplessness,

her voice hoarse with sleep. It took her a moment to recognize him.

low hum of acknowledgment, his voice

Caroline switched

Now I'm

went, you

leaned in, one knee pressing onto the bed as he

I don't have the right

His gaze darkened.

and child

David didn't answer.

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yours."

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pulling her into his arms. Without another word, he lowered his head and

time, he wasn't rough or

barely brushed against hers-light,

she wanted to push him away,

But... she didn't.

him kiss her gently, as if his touch

tangled with sorrow, heavy

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