Chapter 894

Chapter 894:

Mila pursed her lips, not saying anything more, her face expressionless, making it impossible to read her emotions.

Daxton noticed the tension in the air and quickly spoke up. “My mom is a bit reserved and doesn’t talk much.”

Carrie turned back to Mila and offered a polite smile. “Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Garcia.” Then, glancing at Daxton, she added with a small chuckle, “She’s probably like you—when we first met, you seemed distant and quiet too. But deep down, you’re actually very kind.”

Daxton’s eyes flickered to the rearview mirror—and at that exact moment, Mila was already watching him. For a split second, something unreadable passed between them.

Then, without another word, Carrie leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes. She wasn’t feeling well. The last thing she wanted was to analyze whatever was happening between mother and son.

The ride remained unusually silent.

at the apartment soon, but after what felt like only a few minutes, she sensed the car slow to a

fluttered open. They weren’t at the apartment. Instead, they were parked in front of a

calm but firm. “Mom, you can go back

and handed it to her, his lips curving into a polite smile. “Your room is on the top floor. You took the wrong key

too well. Mila had always been curious about his assets, how he lived, and the

his past, a sanctuary where no one, especially not his nominal family, had

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rather, someone. One day, it would have a soul—a future wife who truly belonged there. And until then, no one

half-expected him to take Mila to the apartment, and the

good at socializing with elders, especially those who were distant, unreadable, and difficult to

took the room card from Daxton’s hand. Without another

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