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-!"

startled cry,

face was filled with fear and helplessness, as if she had just

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

hum of

terrifying!" Caroline switched on

went. Now I'm

you

as he tilted

have the right to

His gaze darkened.

Elizabeth?" she asked. "Mother and child are safe, right? No

David didn't answer.

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slightly, pulling her into his arms. Without another word,

time, he wasn't rough

brushed

she wanted to push him

But... she didn't.

tilted her head back, letting him kiss her gently, as if his touch could disappear

tangled with sorrow, heavy with

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