My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 988:

Two more games followed the same pattern. Each time, Daxton was on the verge of victory, only to make a baffling, almost childlike mistake at the crucial moment.

Carrie’s amusement faded, replaced by an unsettling realization. The warmth in her eyes disappeared, leaving only a cold, detached expression.

Daxton gathered the pieces back into the box, glancing up at her with a casual smile. “One more round?”

Carrie stood abruptly. Her voice was quiet but firm. “What’s the point of this?”

Something in her tone made Daxton pause.

His expression shifted slightly, confusion flashing across his face. “What do you mean?”

She met his gaze without hesitation. “Daxton, I’m not stupid. What’s the point of playing if you’re just going to let me win?”

flashed back to her matches with Kristopher. At first, she had lost every game, but he had never gone easy on her. Every match had been a true battle—a

his tactics, analyzed her own weaknesses, and gradually, she had found a way to

had been frustration, yes. Even resentment at times. But each loss had been real. Each lesson had

she felt belittled. As if her effort didn’t deserve to be taken

Kristopher and Daxton earlier, she had

two men against each other, Daxton always seemed to come out

at his lips. He stepped forward, ruffling her hair with his usual warmth. “What are you talking about?” he said lightly. “It’s just a game. Do we really need to treat it like a championship match? I just wanted to make you happy, but instead, I made you upset. That’s on me.” He took her hand in his,

feel better,

of her daze, frowning. “What are you

rested her palm against his cheek, holding it there as he looked at her with a

can’t bear to,

she murmured. “You’re right. It’s just a game. I overreacted.” She paused, frustration flickering across her face. “I don’t even know why I got so angry all of a