My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 528:

Daxton didn’t smile. His voice, though quiet, carried a note of seriousness. “The first few months are critical,” he said. “More delicate than the final weeks. You need to take care of yourself, Carrie. You’re not just living for yourself anymore—you’re a mother now.”

His words hit her harder than she expected. The reality of her pregnancy settled over her again, heavy but grounding. The baby growing inside her wasn’t just hers to protect—it was hers to nurture, hers to care for, regardless of anyone else’s involvement.

“You’re right,” she said softly, nodding. “I should be more careful. I’ll start reading up on this. I need to be prepared.”

“Good.” Daxton’s tone softened slightly, and he stepped back to let her go. He climbed back into the car, leaning into the seat with a sigh. The faint scent of her perfume lingered in the air, stirring something deep within him. He closed his eyes, his hand drifting absently to his side, where an old wound throbbed faintly—a phantom reminder of a different pain.

go back,” he said to the driver in

left no stone unturned, weaving joy and festivity

the revelry, Carrie felt like a ghost at her own feast. She sat curled up on the sofa, engrossed in a book titled The Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide. She had stumbled upon the book through a sharing platform, where it had garnered endless recommendations—not from expectant mothers, surprisingly, but from

the art of fatherhood. But reality painted a different picture. Since the day she’d seen

in its place. The joy of sharing her news had withered on the vine. Kristopher’s attention, such as it was, came in the form of

lack of communication was due to no signal where

business trips abroad. Back then, she’d wait for weeks, frequently seeing him return with mysterious injuries. Over

family, Kristopher bore burdens she couldn’t fully understand. Shouldn’t she make an effort to be more supportive? People often