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.

Finding a quiet spot, she prepared to make a phone

like need to ask

right? Is this the same Mr. Ludwig that scares the pants off people in this dangerous place! Many at the military base wouldn't even dare look at Carlos, let alone talk to him or hear his gentle voice. The guy's curiosity piqued about the person on the other end of the call, the one making Carlos sound tender and even

Carlos' words, "I just wanted to tell you

Carlos replied and then asked,

green truly wished to lift his head to catch a glimpse

nodded and

was happy with her response, his charming voice reaching her through the

keep you any longer. I'm at Uncle Logan's house now"

to the man in green,

would pardon him, especially since he had seemed in a good mood after the call. But facing reprimand on his first day after a

happened

Just then, he caught a glimpse of Carlos, who had this natural arrogance about him. It reminded him of Mikayla, not just any acquaintance. Isn't this a coincidence?'

man left.

just as the expected, Jaxon stepped out of the shadows. His face was dark and brooding, and the

were on the phone with Carlos, right?" he

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about to leave, but she suddenly remembered something

the flower trellis, dappled lights 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 as he thought, 'All of this

really think you can compare to him?" Mikayla shot back, implying Jaxon was