A touch of embarrassment colored Carlos’ cheeks.


    “Absolutely not.


    ”


    I offered a sarcastic smile.


    “It’s not that I’m opposed to responsibility.


    If the kid is mine, I canpensate Alexandria for any emotional or physical distress with a hefty financial settlement and assets.


    However, I distinctly remember only being drunk and asleep that night.


    I have no recollection or sensation of having s@x with anyone.


    ”


    My eyes grew colder.


    “Besides, I’m not some naive kid.


    No matter how drunk I get, I wouldn’t experienceplete memory loss.


    I trust my gut, and this situation feels off.


    ”


    Carlos spoke hurriedly.


    “You’re right, Caleb.


    My apologies.


    I’ll handle it immediately and inform you as soon as I have the results.


    ”


    I simply nodded and left without furtherment.


    ‘s BunnyBookery


    But that wasn’t enough.


    I knew a paternity test alone wouldn’t do.


    I also discreetly tasked some of my most trusted lieutenants with investigating Alexandria and Neal’s activities while I was away from the Thorn Edge Pack.


    Additionally, I instructed my bodyguards to arrange a_ separate paternity test, one conducted without Carlos’ knowledge.


    Once everything was in motion, I headed home.


    Pulling up to the vi gate, a wave of exhaustion washed over me as I reyed the day’s events in my head.


    With a tired sigh, I started towards the second-floor bedroom.


    Reaching my door, I hesitated.


    Debra would undoubtedly be furious.


    Was she asleep? Should I risk waking her? An argument now would surely keep her up all night.


    With that thought, I resigned myself to spending the night in the study.


    But as I turned to head towards it, a cry broke the silence.


    My heart lurched.


    Fearing the worst, I flung open the door.


    Debra, rubbing her sleepy eyes, rose to tend to Abby in her stroller.


    I strode over, gently cing a hand on her shoulder.


    “Go back to sleep.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    I’ll take care of her.


    ”


    Without further dy, I scooped up Abby, skillfully feeding and soothing her until she drifted off to sleep.


    I then changed her diaper.


    With Abby settled, I looked up to find Debra still awake, her eyes fixed on me.


    The bedroom grew quiet.


    We Looked into each other’s eyes, but neither of us spoke.


    I started to form an apology, an exnation, but the words died on my lips.


    Instead, I murmured softly, “You must be exhausted.


    Sleep.


    We can talk in the morning.


    ”


    Her expression remained unreadable.


    After a pause, she offered a faint nod.


    “You too, get some rest.


    ”


    With that, Debra closed her eyes and turned away.


    I sighed, the sound heavy in the quiet room.


    Slipping out, I headed to the guest room for a shower before returning to the master bedroom.