Chapter 973:

Hanging up, Carrie called out, “Daxton, I’m going to my room to brief Camille on some work.”

“Alright. I’ll call you when dinner’s ready,” he replied. As the door to Carrie’s bedroom quietly clicked shut, the gentle warmth in Daxton’s eyes faded, replaced by a sharp, calculating coldness.

He knew Carrie well—cautious, guarded, hesitant to let anyone too close. The idea of her having a careless, one-night stand with a stranger felt completely out of character.

He couldn’t fully accept her explanation that the pregnancy had been a mere accident.

Yet, her expressions had been genuine. If she was hiding something, she was doing it flawlessly.

Aliza, who had taken a dangerous fall at the hospital earlier, resulting in what seemed like a miscarriage. If Aliza had genuinely been pregnant with Kristopher’s child, why would she confront Carrie so recklessly?

Daxton felt that there had

his assistant: “Look into Carrie’s and Aliza’s whereabouts over the past few months. Check if they’ve been to any hotels with

even after sending the message, an unsettling feeling lingered. His mind kept circling back to one

if it were true, neither Carrie nor Kristopher seemed aware of it. To ease his mind, Daxton sent

expression. “I’m done briefing Camille. I’ll try

be confined indoors. You might get bored staying inside. It’s good

been busy with work lately, and I won’t always be home. So, I hired a housekeeper to help

know you prefer your space, but it’s different now. Even if you don’t need help, the baby might. If you’re committed to being

don’t want

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