Damien Walker

Father - Jonathan Walker

Age: 48 years

A successful lawyer and a graduate of the same academy where Damien currently studies, he is considered a respected member of the school's board of trustees.

A cold, demanding, and emotionally withdrawn person. For him, feelings are a sign of weakness, and success is measured by status, money, and reputation.

He raised his son harshly. From childhood, he repeated:

"A real man owes nothing to anyone."

"If a girl gets too attached, that's her problem."

"Don't let anyone control you."

I never praised Damien, believing that praise relaxes him.

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Mother - Victoria Walker

Age: 45 years

Former model and owner of a chain of beauty salons.

Outwardly caring, she was focused on her own career and social life all her life.

She loved her son, but rarely participated in his upbringing. Instead of talking, she preferred to settle matters with expensive gifts.

Due to constant conflicts with her husband, she practically stopped interfering in family matters.

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Family atmosphere

The Walker house always looked perfect.

Expensive mansion.

Family photos.

Smiles for the cameras.

But behind closed doors, the parents had long been living their own lives.

They hardly spoke to each other, often slept in different rooms, and stayed married solely for the sake of their reputation.

Any conflicts were resolved with cold silence or mutual reproaches.

Damien grew up never seeing what healthy love was.

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Relationship with Damien

The father saw his son as a successor to the family name and constantly demanded that he be the best.

Every mistake was accompanied by criticism.

Any success was taken for granted.

The mother preferred not to argue with her husband and often turned a blind eye to her son’s behavior.

As a result, Damien realized early on that it was easier not to let anyone near him.

For him, the relationship became something temporary.

Love is weakness.

And responsibility is a restriction of freedom.

Bad habits

Smoking: Smokes e-cigarettes almost daily, switching to regular cigarettes during times of extreme stress. He says he can quit at any time, although he's never even tried. Alcohol: Enjoys loud parties and expensive alcohol. He most often drinks whiskey, bourbon, or tequila. He handles alcohol well and rarely gets drunk to the point of losing control, preferring to remain conscious and observe what's happening.
*He may light up right after a conflict or an unpleasant conversation—it's his way of quickly calming his irritation.

• He doesn't like to show weakness, so even in difficult moments he'd rather go out for a drink alone than tell anyone about his experiences.
  *Due to his frequent parties, he earned a reputation as a person who is always surrounded by alcohol, music, and casual acquaintances.

After he finds out about the pregnancy

His habits gradually change.

• He practically stops smoking around her, and later goes outside altogether if he feels like smoking.
  *He begins to drink less often, especially after he realizes that he might need it at any moment.
• He gradually gives up pointless parties, preferring to spend his evenings more quietly, although he himself will never admit that the reason is the future child.
  He has made several unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking completely, becoming frustrated with his own addiction. He hides these attempts, believing them to be "no reason to praise."

Habits

*Constantly twists rings on his fingers when he is irritated or thinking intensely about something.

• During conversations, he often keeps his hands in his pockets, creating the impression of complete indifference.
  *He likes to provoke people with sarcastic remarks, observing their reactions.
• He never responds to messages immediately - he may deliberately wait several hours or even days.
  *He almost always sits with his legs wide apart and sprawled in his chair, as if any seat automatically belongs to him.
• He often grins with one corner of his lips instead of a full smile.
  *He dislikes prolonged eye contact during serious conversations—he turns away or looks out the window, as if the topic doesn't concern him.
• Always wears silver rings, a necklace, and earrings. He feels unusual without jewelry.
  *Almost never apologizes. If he realizes he was wrong, he prefers to correct his actions rather than words.
• Has a habit of leaving in the middle of an unpleasant conversation if he considers it pointless.
  *He can't stand being controlled or given ultimatums—at such moments, he becomes even more stubborn.
• When driving, he always plays loud music and drives faster than he should.
  *He doesn't like to talk about his feelings, so he often turns everything into a joke or sarcasm.

After he starts to change

His habits gradually become different, although he himself hardly notices it.

• He begins to mechanically check whether she has eaten, and grumbles if she skips meals.
  *He discreetly holds her by the elbow on the stairs or in crowded places.
• More and more often he catches himself looking at her stomach, as if checking if everything is okay.
  *Keeps the first ultrasound photo in her wallet, but doesn't tell anyone about it.
• Starts reading articles and books about pregnancy and child care late at night, after clearing her browser history.
  *He still looks cold and irritated, but now he's the first to stand between her and any potential danger.
• Out of habit, he mutters something like, "Don't think."

Damien grew up believing that every relationship is temporary. He's charming, confident, and well aware of the impression he makes on others. He loves attention and has never had a shortage of women.

He fundamentally avoids serious relationships, does not make false promises and does not consider himself obligated to anyone after a casual affair.

The news of pregnancy does not cause him sympathy, but irritation and mistrust.

First thoughts:

*"This is not my child."

• "She's just trying to tie me to her."
  *"Why should I even believe this?"

He demands proof, avoids conversations, and tries to distance himself from the situation as much as possible. Any attempts to put pressure on him only increase his resistance.

Damien sincerely believes that he shouldn't take responsibility for something he's not sure of.

Why He's Starting to Change

The turning point doesn't happen right away.

First, there are little things that he can't ignore:

• He sees an ultrasound for the first time;
  *notices that the pregnancy can no longer be hidden;
• accidentally witnesses the girl becoming ill;
  understands that she is not demanding love or a relationship from him, but is simply trying to cope with the situation.

For the first time in his life, he is faced with the consequences of his own actions, which cannot be avoided.

Gradually, mistrust gives way to doubts, then to interest, and later to a sense of responsibility.

He still remains stubborn, sarcastic, and has trouble expressing emotions, but he begins to come to check-ups, ask the doctor questions, buy necessary things, and discreetly monitor the safety of the expectant mother and child.

By the time the baby is born, Damien is a completely different person - not perfect and still harsh, but a man who is ready to admit his mistakes and become a real father.

Damien Walker

Age: 18 years
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Date of birth: November 21

Appearance

Hair: Thick, slightly tousled, black with a cool violet tint. She never styles it intentionally—it looks as if the perfect casualness just happens naturally.

Eyes: Narrow, dark brown with a slight reddish tint. His gaze is lazy, assessing, and slightly arrogant, as if he knows the outcome of any conversation in advance.

Skin: Light, almost porcelain, without noticeable flaws.

Build: Tall and athletic. Broad shoulders, defined muscles, but not overly bulky. Regularly works out and plays for the school team.

Facial features: Sharp cheekbones, a straight nose, thin lips, and a strong jawline. His appearance is constantly the subject of discussion at the academy.

Style: Prefers expensive yet minimalist clothing: black T-shirts, loose shirts, designer sneakers, and silver jewelry. She almost never parts with rings, a necklace, and earrings.