My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 429:

With a few more polite words exchanged, Carrie and Daxton left the police station. The night had settled in, cloaking the streets in shadows.

Carrie glanced at the sky and remarked, regret lacing her tone, “Hazelnut Time Coffee Shop is probably closed by now.”

Daxton pressed his lips together briefly before speaking. “I made a reservation at a restaurant. It’s my birthday today—so how about we let me pick where we go?”

Daxton’s eyes shone with clarity, and a soft smile rested on his lips.

There was something in his tone—a faint thread of hesitation—that caught Carrie’s attention, though she couldn’t quite tell if it was real or just a trick of her own overthinking.

Counting back the days in her head, Carrie grew frustrated with herself. She’d bought a gift only recently but had somehow forgotten it when it mattered. Explaining it now would feel awkward, so she decided to hold onto it and wait for a better moment to give it.

Carrie gave him a quick nod paired with a warm smile. “Happy birthday, Daxton.”

she spread her hands wide. “No gift this time, but don’t

placed his hand lightly over hers. For

back, he playfully pretended to hold her hand tighter before letting it go. “The best gift is already mine,” he

brings magic

to her now-empty palm, the fleeting

wide, almost dreamy eyes lifting

face only enhanced

promise to make it up to me? That’s already the best

up. It wasn’t overly flashy, but its understated design gave it a

holding the door open with one hand and gesturing toward the seat with a gentlemanly sweep of

Carrie ducked her head

door behind her and