My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1040:

Daxton slipped his arm around her and gave her a reassuring pat. “Pregnancy can heighten your senses. I read somewhere that expecting mothers often get anxious—like worrying their husbands will stray.”

He looked at her meaningfully. “You’ve survived so much already. It’s good that you stay cautious. But don’t let that turn into constant worry. Being overly stressed can…”

“Lead to depression, and that’s not good for you or the baby.” He smiled gently. “I want our baby to grow up healthy and strong. Besides, Kristopher’s team was stationed upstairs, and the hospital’s cameras cover every corner, so no one would dare try anything here.”

The way he said our baby sent a ripple through Carrie’s heart.

She stepped closer, leaning lightly against him. “Thank you, Daxton.”

Daxton hadn’t planned to do more—but from the corner of his eye, he spotted Kristopher getting out of a car nearby, staring straight at them.

Carrie’s face, and placed a

it looked

hit Kristopher’s chest. His grip tightened around the bouquet in his hand until the delicate flowers

Carrie and his own history together. The version he’d

memories hadn’t returned, the possessiveness he felt and the countless obstacles he’d faced told

your hand—!” his driver exclaimed, eyes

thorns had pierced his palm. Bright red blood seeped through the crisp white wrapping, blooming like a scar. He handed the bouquet to the

this away. Bring a fruit

driver accepted it hesitantly, eyeing Kristopher’s

“Sir, your hand…”

a hospital. I’ll have a

resolve. They had once been in love—he was sure of it. And no