My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 985:

Jennie always took Daxton’s lead but made sure to direct her compliments toward Carrie. This sharp awareness was one of the qualities Daxton appreciated deeply in her.

As Carrie walked toward the dining table, the rich aroma of the pork filled the room. Jennie hadn’t exaggerated; it truly was irresistible.

Reaching for her fork, Carrie’s hand paused mid-air.

The memory of nausea from her previous pregnancy lingered, prompting her preference for milder flavors despite her occasional cravings for something savory. Now, confronted with the tempting dish, her resolve wavered.

Noticing her hesitation, Daxton quickly added, “It’s quite lean. I made sure to remove any excess fat. What’s left is thoroughly stewed and not at all oily.”

placed the plate before her. Taking a small piece, she tried it. The taste dissolved effortlessly in her mouth, leaving behind no

some plums to cut through the richness and enhance

flavor was perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and tartness. She eagerly took another bite of the

lacking in any real flavor. The thought of enduring this for months seemed

pork again, Daxton offered a smile. “Don’t overdo it. Try some of the other dishes too. It’s important to keep your meals

you already have so much on your plate with work. You shouldn’t worry about these little things. Jennie’s

working on improving our future. If it were just me, I could survive on takeout

her mouth to respond, but he continued, “Can you just see me as your boyfriend? Let’s drop the formalities, the

but the right words seemed just out of reach. Daxton sighed, his expression strained. After a moment of silence, he took

okay. There’s still