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?”

them. Carrie’s mind 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 clash of strategy

his tactics, analyzed her own weaknesses,

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

belittled. As if her effort didn’t deserve to be taken seriously. As if she were just a child,

she had unconsciously compared Kristopher and Daxton earlier, she had leaned more toward

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

lips. He stepped forward, ruffling her hair with his usual warmth. “What are you talking about?” he said lightly. “It’s just a game.

feel better, you can

of her daze, frowning. “What are

simply rested her palm against his cheek, holding it there as he

bear to, can

him hold her hand like that, the warmth of his skin grounding her. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. “I’m sorry,” she murmured. “You’re right. It’s just a game. I overreacted.” She paused, frustration flickering across her face. “I