Chapter 1765: Chapter 1865

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 can compensate 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 experience complete 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 further comment.

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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 villa gate, a wave of exhaustion washed over me as I replayed 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 placing a hand on her shoulder.

“Go back to sleep.

I’ll take care of her.

”

Without further delay, 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 explanation, 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.