My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1065:

Her voice, when she spoke, was calm but edged with quiet steel. “We each have our own lives, Daxton. Regardless of our relationship, I am happy for your career success. But it is just that—your success. It is not mine to carry.”

The unexpected firmness in her tone made him falter. He blinked, then quickly backpedaled. “I’m sorry. That came out wrong. I was only thinking about how much you will have on your plate after the baby.”

The car rolled to a gentle stop at a red light. He lowered his gaze, long lashes casting shadows beneath his eyes.

In that quiet moment, he looked almost fragile—like something had cracked open inside him. “I never really knew what parental love felt like,” he murmured.

“Growing up, it was always cold and distant. I promised myself that if I ever had a child, I would be there—really be there—for them.”

The confession landed with unexpected weight. Carrie glanced sideways, her heart tugging slightly. She, too, had grown up starved of affection.

that was why she clung so tightly to her independence—because no one had ever stood up to protect it before. She hesitated. Was she overreacting? The question flitted across her

last. “But the truth is, plenty of regular parents work hard and still manage to show up for their kids. It is not about time—it is about intention. There are those who are always around yet never truly present. And there are others who, despite their busy lives, still

Daxton’s eyes, which were still fixed on

light returned, but he did not move. There were no cars behind them, no impatient honking to snap him back.

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the time he stirred and pressed the accelerator, the light had already turned red again ahead. As he coasted forward, a

a beat too slow. Though both drivers hit the brakes in time,

twisting in his seat. “Carrie, are

am fine.” Outside, car doors opened. Two familiar figures stepped out of

of the car. “Ms. Hinks. Mr. Dury,” he greeted, his voice calm. “That was my fault. I will take full

expression shifted when