Chapter 984:

As Daxton stared at his now-empty embrace, he briefly pondered whether she might be diverting the conversation from their closeness. He quickly dispelled the thought, focusing instead on her question.

A hint of disappointment crossed Daxton’s features, but he quickly offered her a tender smile as their eyes met again.

Evaluating her appearance, he reassured her with a grin. “You look the same as ever. Usually, changes aren’t noticeable until the third month or so. If you told me you’ve gained weight, I might actually believe you, but right now? No chance.”

With a playful gesture, he reached out to squeeze her cheek. “See? You’re still as slim as ever. But now isn’t the time to worry about staying thin. You should be eating well for both your health and the baby’s.”

At that moment, Jennie peeked in from the doorway. “Ms. Campbell does seem quite slender.”

and Daxton’s eyes on her, Jennie quickly added, “I just came to let you

plan? Are you going to keep gazing at yourself

responded to Jennie, “I guess it’s time to eat. You’re making me sound like

you. There’s no need for you to always act so grown-up around me,”

lovely to see. Marrying for love is

any indication of happiness. Carrie avoided his gaze, while Daxton’s

in the air, Jennie couldn’t tell which of her words had caused the change, so she quickly shifted the conversation. “The pork Mr. Garcia cooked today is incredibly tender and full of flavor. Just the smell alone is making me

Jennie’s comment and glanced toward the

Carrie suggested, “Go ahead, help yourself. It’s too much for just the

Jennie ate alone in her room, enjoying meals separate from what was prepared for Daxton

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