Chapter 78

Damian shook his head slowly but surely. “I once thought so. But now I realize I lost control. I almost killed Isabella in the car. Do you think I can take care of a child in that mental state?”

Margareth leaned closer, taking her son’s hand. “Damian... baby... you’re hurting. But giving in like this will only make Elena win. Do you want her to think she deserves more than us?”

Damian took a deep breath, then released his mother’s grip. “This isn’t about winning or losing, Mom. It’s about Alva. About what’s best for him.”

Margareth was on the verge of tears. “We’re just afraid you’ll regret it. If you give up custody just like that, it will be hard to change the court’s decision later.”

Damian took a long look at his mother’s face. “Maybe I will regret it, but I’m more afraid of Alva hating me one day because I forced him to live with a father who can’t even control his own emotions.”

Charles sighed heavily, looking at his wife, who looked shocked. “So,