My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

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.

the apartment soon, but after what felt like only a few minutes,

the apartment. Instead, they were parked in front

but

his lips curving into a polite smile. “Your room is on the top floor. You took

knew his mother too well. Mila had always been curious about his assets, how he lived, and the things he kept private. More than once, she had tried to insert herself into his affairs, prying into the life he had

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

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a soul—a future

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

and difficult to please. And right now, feeling drained and slightly unwell, all

another word, she stepped out of the car. Out of