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.”

his gentle words, a flicker of something unspoken lingered in his

secrets from him? He liked her wit but hated her being secretive with him.

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

let you know I’ll be away for a while. There’s a project overseas that needs my attention. I’ll be gone from Isonridge for the next month, so please, look after yourself while

came in a quiet

break up with him later.

suggested, “There’s no rush

with worry

your

echoed in her mind—his brain had suffered. It wasn’t serious, but it reminded her of people who’d stayed up all night working. Only Kristopher’s trouble had been caused by drugs. Unseen

breath and made up her mind. “Let’s stay in. I’ll have something made here.

annoyance crossed Daxton’s face. He just smiled.

small sigh. “Really, it’s not any trouble. My cousins won’t be back for dinner, so I’d be eating alone. It’s hard for the cooks to prepare

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