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.

missing a beat, he lifted his hand, cupped Carrie’s face, and

it looked like a full

chest. His grip tightened around the bouquet in his hand until the delicate flowers were crushed beneath his fingers. He said nothing.

about their past—about Carrie and his own history together. The version he’d pieced together pointed to

returned, the possessiveness he felt and the countless obstacles he’d faced told

his driver exclaimed, eyes

through the crisp white wrapping, blooming like a scar. He handed

this away. Bring a fruit basket upstairs

hesitantly,

“Sir, your hand…”

I’ll have a

his injury. His eyes remained fixed on the pair ahead, his heart a storm of quiet resolve. They had once been in love—he was sure of it. And no matter what stood in the