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.

walked further from the scene, Daxton’s voice

exactly did their

smiled, shaking

the tantrums of

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

seeing you 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, throw a fit if you need to. Whatever it takes. Just let me

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didn’t bring Carrie comfort. Instead, there was something in his tone—a quiet dominance—that

crawled up her spine, even laced with the faintest trace

I’m fine,” she said, her

in her demeanor, immediately realized he had overstepped. A flicker of hesitation crossed his face

didn’t mean to pressure you.” His voice was low,

want you to go through things alone anymore.

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

a moment, she gave a small