They arrived at the villa, but Colton's cries persisted, echoing through the hall. Dahlia held him close, her arms wrapped tightly around him. Carter's worry for her condition deepened, especially recalling her last words to Lindon before they left the mansion.
Carter observed as Dahlia gently laid Colton on his bed. Colton clung to her neck, unwilling to let go, forcing Dahlia to lie beside him. Torn between a bittersweet smile and sorrow for Colton's distress, Carter watched, feeling the conflict tug at his heart.
He looked at Dahlia, her arms wrapped around their son, tenderly caressing his back. The gentle motion brought a sense of calm to Carter, even though he could only watch from a distance. The sight of Dahlia's touch, the warmth his son felt, stirred something deep within him.
