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.

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

unsure if it was a good time to call. Looks like need to ask julier's brother, Xavier about their schedule and stuff the

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 in this dangerous place! Many at the military base wouldn't even dare look at Carlos, let alone talk to him or hear

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

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

wished to lift his head to catch a glimpse of Carlos'

nodded and whispered.

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

won't keep you any longer. I'm at Uncle Logan's house now" With

the phone after hearing the beep, and his eyes grew cold again. He turned to the man in green, his voice icy. "Go take your punishment! You've been here for a year and a half,

man hoped Carlos would pardon him, especially since he had seemed in a good mood after the call. But facing reprimand

anyone spreading rumors about what happened today. Carlos let

glimpse of Carlos, who had this natural

left. Carlos

hung up the phone. She turned around and, just as the expected, Jaxon stepped out of the shadows. His

phone with

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remembered something and halted. "So what

knows what he's doing out there? What makes him better

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

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