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.”

before her. Taking a small piece, she tried it. The taste dissolved effortlessly in her mouth, leaving behind no oily residue. She paused for a moment,

added some plums to cut through the richness

eyes. The savory flavor was perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and

been rather bland, lacking in any real flavor. The thought of enduring this

eyeing the pork again, Daxton offered a smile. “Don’t overdo it. Try some of the other dishes too. It’s important to keep your meals balanced. I’ll make sure they’re

about these little things. Jennie’s cooking is fine for me. You really don’t need to

firm. “Little things? I’m working on improving our future. If it were just

opened her mouth to respond, but he continued, “Can you just see me as your boyfriend? Let’s drop the formalities, the politeness, and the unnecessary guilt or embarrassment. There’s no need to hold back around

Daxton sighed, his expression strained. After a moment of silence, he took a deep breath, collected himself, and placed a piece of

still plenty of time. I believe persistence pays