When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Doll 1774

Chapter 1774 Separate But Do Not Divorce

Without hesitation, he took her tiny fingers in his own. Only then did Amelia relax, drifting back to sleep.

Madeline watched their quiet interaction, an indescribable feeling stirring in her chest.

Am I being too selfish? Always thinking about divorce, about taking custody... but Amelia clearly loves her father. And Darren-he truly is good to her.

Before she could dwell on it further, the car suddenly came to a sharp stop.

Before Madeline could even react, Darren's strong arms had already wrapped around her and Amelia, shielding them both.

Darren's gaze turned cold as he looked toward the driver. "What happened?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Faust. Someone suddenly rushed onto the road," the driver explained hurriedly.

Darren didn't press the issue. Instead, he simply instructed, "Drive slower."

"Yes, sir."

Meanwhile, Madeline remained in his arms, holding Amelia close. A whirlwind of emotions surged within her-too tangled to decipher.

gaze, his eyes

moment, neither of them spoke. A charged, unspoken tension filled

Amelia's small hand tugged at Darren's sleeve. "Daddy..." she murmured

finally snapped out of his thoughts, exhaling

the highway. For some inexplicable reason, Madeline's heartbeat quickened. She turned to gaze out the window, keeping a

they arrived at the Faust residence. Darren carried Amelia in his arms and strode forward, while Madeline silently followed

over, her face filled with

nothing serious-just a mild fever and a cold," Darren reassured her

let out a relieved sigh.

to fall ill. Seeing

back to her room to

for work when

slightly. "About

they stepped aside, Darren's voice lowered. "Are you seriously

hesitated this time, unwilling to give a

exhaled, his gaze darkening. "What if we

was confused. "What do you

want Amelia to have a complete family," Darren said, his tone calm but firm. "don't want her to experience the pain of her parents splitting up at such a young

before adding, "Just don't let our daughter find

left home. At first, Darren had believed he could