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,

apartment. Instead, they were parked

but firm.

from his wallet and handed it to her, his lips curving into a polite

of warning in Daxton’s tone—one that only Mila could detect. He knew his mother too well. Mila had always been curious about his assets, how he lived,

the expectations of his past, a sanctuary

𝖈𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒

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

secretly exhaled in relief. She had half-expected him to take Mila to the apartment, and the

and difficult to please.

another

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