My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1090:

At that moment, guilt flickered across Carrie’s face as she turned to the servant. The memory hit her—she’d left without a word to anyone and skipped the usual driver, choosing to catch a taxi instead.

Only Reece knew where she had gone, and he had promised to keep her secret.

Relief softened her features, and she said quietly, “Yeah, I just wrapped up work and decided to head straight back.”

Daxton, seemingly picking up an odd scent, sniffed the air and frowned. “Are they cleaning again? Why does it smell like disinfectant all over?”

Now that the servant had stepped away, Carrie kept her tone casual. “With the weather turning colder and everyone sniffling, we did a round of disinfecting to be safe.”

With a quick glance at Carrie’s cheeks, Daxton gave a soft laugh. “You really ought to bundle up now. Medicine and shots aren’t so easy when you’re pregnant.”

words, a flicker of something unspoken lingered in his

her being secretive

subtle shift in his mood. As far as she could tell, he was only being his

more, he interjected, “Actually, I came to let you know I’ll be away for a while. There’s a project overseas that

in a quiet whisper.

would be easier to break up with him later. Maybe his absence would make things less complicated for a

smile, Daxton suggested, “There’s no rush tonight. How

mind was too tangled with worry

is your update

reminded her of people who’d stayed up all night working. Only Kristopher’s trouble had been caused by drugs. Unseen consequences

and made up her mind. “Let’s stay in. I’ll have something made here. I’m a bit worn out from work

trace of annoyance crossed Daxton’s face. He just smiled. “That

for dinner, so I’d be eating alone. It’s hard for the cooks to