Chapter 52

• Three weeks after the near car accident, From the moment Kyle and Kelly started calling him "Daddy," Nelson's determination to redefine his role as a father became intertwined with a cold resolve to sever ties with his past relationships.
• As he dialed the first number, his tone was icy and direct, "Our connection has run its course. It's time to part ways." There was no room for negotiation, and the conversation was terminated with an abrupt finality.
• Moving on to the next contact, Nelson methodically outlined the reasons for the separation, his words devoid of any emotional attachment. His ruthless efficiency left little room for the women on the other end to plead their case or question his decision.