Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Chapter 47

"Tad, Jaxon has to drive later, Winona tried to dissuade him.

Logan, the family patriarch, couldn't stand being contradicted, especially in front of forge a

and everyone else. We have a driver," he retorted.

Mildred chimed in. "Let Jaxon have a drink with your dad and Uncle Jorge. He hardly ever comes home."

Jaxon stepped toward the seat next to Logan and said to Winona, "It's okay. I can't take care of you right now, so make sure you eat well. It's good for the baby."

Winona felt a spark of joy. It was the first time Jason had shown such concern for their

for their unborn child.

As Mikayla graciously sat next to Sylvia, Carlos sent her a photo and message: [What do you think? 1 designed the rings in my spare time and wanted you to see them first.]

The sketch on white paper showed two rings: one simple and elegant for men, and one delicate and graceful for women. She hadn't expected Carlos to be so talented at design. Smiling warmly, she slid her phone back into her handbag, planning to reply later.

As Jaxon raised a toast, he noticed Mikayla's subtle gestures.

Dinner was quiet. Afterward, Huxley dragged Jaxon into the study. Mildred took Winona to show her a new leather jacket she had bought. Meanwhile, Logan and Jorge, tipsy from a few extra drinks, sat on the couch trying to sober up.

and stepped into the garden. Finding a quiet spot, she prepared to make a phone call. Before the ringtone

to call. Looks like need to ask julier's brother, Xavier about their schedule and stuff

around him turned icy, making a nearby guy in green freeze up and try not to breathe too loudly. Yet, Carlos's voice remained smooth. "Busy missing you." The guy in green almost dropped what he was holding questioning silently, "Wait, am I hearing this right? Is this the same Mr. Ludwig that scares the pants off people

her lip shyly at Carlos' words, "I just wanted to tell you that the rings you designed are very

them." Carlos replied and then asked, "Mika, do you

man in green truly wished to lift his

nodded and

response, his charming voice reaching her

Uncle Logan's house now" With that, Mikayla

the man in green, his voice icy. "Go

pardon him, especially since he had seemed in a good mood after

catch anyone spreading rumors about what happened today. Carlos let the threat

or hear anything today. The guy in green stood up straight, perfect posture. Just then, he caught a glimpse of Carlos, who had

the man left. Carlos

stepped out of the shadows. His face was dark and brooding, and

the phone with Carlos, right?" he

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but she suddenly remembered

cast onto Jaxon's handsome cheeks, which were tinged with disdain. "Carlos doesn't even dare come back to Xosa. Who knows what he's doing out there? What makes him better than me?" His voice was thick with jealousy

shot back, implying Jaxon was not even