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Daxton’s tone remained gentle. “Jennie has worked with me for a long time. She’s trustworthy and kind.”

However, Carrie’s mind wasn’t on the housekeeper. She hesitated, then said, “Daxton, let’s not tell my family about the pregnancy just yet.”

Daxton considered her request carefully. “I was actually planning to formally visit the Morrison family and then propose to you…”

Carrie quickly shook her head. “No, that’s not what I meant. I think it’s better if our relationship unfolds naturally — there’s no need to rush into marriage. My family isn’t too concerned about formalities. It’s just… my health might make carrying the baby to term difficult. I don’t want them to worry unnecessarily. When the pregnancy is more stable, we can tell them.”

A flicker of disappointment crossed Daxton’s face, so fleeting that Carrie almost missed it. Yet, he quickly composed himself and nodded. “The doctor said things should be more stable after three months. We can share the news then. I just worry they might feel hurt that you kept it from them.”

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if they’re upset, they won’t be

as the words left her mouth, Carrie realized how much she had changed since coming to Isonridge. Slowly,

energetic and

down her bags and

pregnancy care — what to eat, what to

for her daughter-in-law through pregnancy and helping her daughter

pulling out his phone to jot down notes like

moment, she felt a comforting sense of partnership. At one point, Jennie casually remarked, “If your mother knew she was about

talk about wanting him to marry and settle down soon. She wasn’t aware of the

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