My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 527:

For a moment, Daxton’s usually composed demeanor gave way to surprise. His eyes widened, and without a second’s hesitation, he pushed open the car door. “Where are you headed? Let me give you a ride. It’s not safe for you to be out alone—especially now.”

Carrie considered his offer, and though part of her hesitated, she couldn’t deny the convenience. She climbed into the car, settling into the seat beside him.

Daxton immediately handed her a small cushion. “Here, for your back,” he said, his tone almost instinctive. “Do you know yet if it’s a boy or a girl?”

Carrie placed the cushion behind her and rested a protective hand on her abdomen. “It’s too early to tell. But I’m hoping for a girl, and that she will be happy and carefree,” she replied, her voice tinged with hope.

Daxton’s expression softened as he watched her. “You’ll be a wonderful mother,” he said with quiet conviction.

After a brief pause, his voice took on a curious edge. “But you’re expecting, and he lets you run around on your own? No one’s with you?”

Carrie’s forced smile faltered.

dropped as a flicker of sadness crossed her face. She didn’t want to speak ill of

“My mom’s gone, so when the baby’s born, it won’t have

gently, “I could be the child’s godfather.

Carrie laugh softly, breaking the tension. “That would be… complicated, don’t

quieter, tinged with an emotion she couldn’t quite read. “I

involved in her child’s life

a brief pause, Daxton suggested, “I can just be

gaze, she placed a protective hand over her stomach. “Then I’ll

before adding with a faint grin, “Your daughter