Chapter 864

Desmond felt another sharp pain in his chest. He'd lost count of how many times his heart had broken tonight.

He gently stroked Callum's head and said with absolute certainty, "What she says doesn't matter. I promise you, you'll never be separated from your mom."

"That's great. Now I don't have to worry anymore," Callum mumbled, resting his head on Desmond's shoulder as he slowly drifted off to sl