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2/3 Chapter 547 " We made it through , " Daven replied . Althea took a slow breath . Her hand drifted to her stomach . " But ... I'm a little scared . " Daven's expression changed instantly . " Scared of what ? " " I'm not young anymore , " she admitted honestly . " I'm worried my body isn't as strong as it used to be . I don't want there to be any risks . " Daven reached for her hand . " We'll do regular checkups . We'll follow every recommendation the doctor gives . And this time ... " his voice softened , " you won't go through any of it alone .

" He held her hand , gently stroking it before lifting it to his lips . He pressed a series of soft kisses against her fingers , each one lingering , full of quiet affection . Althea let him , watching him for a long moment . " I mean it , " Daven continued . " I'm going to reorganize my schedule . Callister Group will keep running , but I won't make the same mistake again . I'll tighten a few things and ask Arsen to oversee operations much more closely . " " You're sure ? " Althea asked quietly . Daven nodded . " Arsen and the team are strong enough to handle it .

Once the legal issues are completely settled , I'll restructure several positions . I want to spend more time at home . ' " " A faint smile touched Althea's lips . " Grace will be happy to hear that . " " So will I , " Daven said . Then he looked at her , a hint of warmth and teasing in his eyes . " But ... is Grace the only one who'll be happy ? Won't you be glad if I'm home more often ?" A faint smile curved on Althea's lips . " How could the CEO of Callister Group - someone that important - spend too much time at home ?

" Daven straightened abruptly , his expression turning serious as his eyes locked onto hers . " Are you worried I won't be able to provide enough for you ? " " How could you even think that ? " Althea let out a soft laugh . She reached up and gently cupped his face , her thumb brushing over the sharp line of his cheek . "How much weight have you lost because of all this ? " Daven squeezed his eyes shut briefly . " I'll start eating regularly again . I'll get my strength back . " " And how long has it been since you shaved ? " Daven studied her for a long moment . " What if ...

you did it for me ? " A playful smirk appeared on Althea's face . " The kids are here . " " Tomorrow ? " 1/3 Chapter 547 " Stop that , " she said , nudging him lightly . " And get your mind out of the gutter , darling . " Daven chuckled softly . " I wasn't thinking anything inappropriate . I was just wondering when you'd have time to take care of me . " Althea clicked her tongue . " From what I remember , whenever I ' take care of you ' like that , we end up spending hours in the bathroom .

" Daven's laughter broke free , though he quickly lowered his voice , careful not to wake the children sleeping on the bed . The room slowly settled into a quiet peace , so still that the soft rhythm of the children's breathing became part of the calm . Then Daven's expression shifted - more serious this time . " Althea . " Her brows drew together . The sudden change caught her off guard after their easy conversation . " What is it ? " " There's something else you need to know , " Daven said quietly . She looked at him . " About what ? " Daven didn't answer right away .

He held her gaze for several seconds , as if making sure she was ready to hear what he was about to say . " I've been holding this back , " he said at last . " Not because I didn't want you to know - but because it's tied to the plan we've been carrying out . " Althea didn't interrupt . She simply tightened her hold on his hand . " I didn't want this decision to hurt someone who's innocent , " Daven continued . " Because no matter what happens ... Eli is not part of Selena's game . " His voice grew heavier . " And more importantly , " he added , " this also concerns Chase's name .

" Althea fell silent . Her eyes changed instantly , the weight of his words settling in . She knew how much that meant to their family . Daven took a slow breath . " We've obtained all the information about Selena's past . I've just been waiting for the right moment to reveal it ... a moment when the truth can no longer be twisted . " He looked straight into her eyes . " And now , that moment is close . " Silence settled between them . Only the faint sound of the children's breathing drifted from the bed . Althea swallowed slowly . " And ... the result ? " she asked , almost in a whisper .

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