My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 934

Chapter 934:

It was a calculated statement, pragmatic yet detached. The Hinks family’s arrival in Isonridge meant fresh opportunities—ones the Morrison family couldn’t afford to jeopardize. In a time where business was as cutthroat as ever, missing a golden chance was a mistake they couldn’t afford.

Jacob, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

“Ms. Campbell, you have remarkable vision. You remind me of someone I once knew. But she’s long gone.”

His gaze was distant, his eyes boring through Carrie rather than at her.

Sadness and regret painted his features, like a man haunted by old memories.

Jacob’s acquaintance must have been someone from his generation, possibly even older. If Kelsey hadn’t been beside him, Carrie might have wondered if he was speaking of a lost love.

Carrie couldn’t be sure, but something about his tone made her tread carefully.

“You flatter me.” She inclined her head with careful grace before turning away with her family.

they walked further from the scene, Daxton’s

did their daughter

merely smiled, shaking her

Just the tantrums

members tactfully stepped away, leaving the young couple a moment of privacy. Daxton studied her, his eyes burning with a quiet ache. Then, without warning, he turned fully to face her, taking both of her hands in his

put on a strong front around me. It makes me feel like I’m failing as your boyfriend. I want you to lean on me. Complain, cry,

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there was something

laced with the faintest trace of fear.

she

her demeanor, immediately realized he had overstepped. A flicker of hesitation crossed his face before he quickly composed himself,

I didn’t mean to pressure

don’t want you to go through things alone anymore. I’m your boyfriend—I want

made Carrie hesitate. Was she overthinking this? She replayed his words in her mind. Objectively, they seemed harmless. He wasn’t forcing

moment, she gave a small