My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1118

Reece, sensing Carrie’s breathing steady, eased back but kept his hands on her shoulders.

“Forget the rest for now,” he said, his tone gentle but firm. “I brought medics to check you over. Even if you look fine, we need to make sure the baby’s okay. That scare could have done more than you think. You might brush it off for yourself, but this child—it’s a miracle, Carrie. You know how delicate your health is.”

“Absolutely, get yourself looked at,” Jacob added, guiding Kelsey through the cluster of people.

Jacob and Kelsey had exhaled in relief when they heard Carrie was safe, but deep down, there was also disappointment and a touch of fear. Seasoned as they were, though, they masked it well.

Carrie’s head snapped up at the sound of a familiar voice, her eyes catching Jacob and Kelsey standing nearby. A flicker of unease danced across her face, her brows knitting together as she tried to piece together their presence.

He leaned closer, his voice soft but steady. “Ms. Hinks and Mr. Dury came to assist in tracking you

only picked up some whispers through my contacts. The police had already pinpointed her location by the

as scheming, Jacob thought, his mind sharp despite his casual demeanor. Better to let the Morrison family and Carrie see his intentions as pure—perhaps even mend the distrust they harbored

exchange, a group of police

leader stepped forward, his badge glinting under the station’s harsh lights. “What is the situation?” he asked, his voice

eyes darting to Jacob and Kelsey. One of them, a younger man with a nervous twitch, pressed his lips into a thin line. Finally, he spoke, his words halting.

gut tightened. The officers’ unease likely pointed to Jacob and Kelsey’s involvement. If they had played a role in this mess, questions would come eventually. Better to confront it now, he reasoned, his jaw set. If the Hinks family had any part in this, he and the

team leader’s gaze, his voice firm. “No need for secrets. Everyone here is

Reece’s resolve. Dodging the issue would only complicate matters, especially with such prominent

officer, his tone leaving no