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.

to make a phone call. Before the ringtone

if it was a good time to call. Looks like need to

what he was holding questioning silently, "Wait, am I hearing this right? Is this the same Mr. Ludwig that scares the pants

at Carlos' words, "I just wanted to tell you that

you like them." Carlos replied and then

green truly wished to lift his

nodded and whispered.

charming voice reaching her through the phone. "I miss you

at Uncle Logan's house now" With that, Mikayla ended

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

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

I catch anyone spreading rumors about what happened today.

glimpse of Carlos, who had this natural arrogance about him. It reminded him of Mikayla, not just any

the man left.

and, just as the expected, Jaxon stepped out of

were on the phone with

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to leave, but she suddenly remembered

"Carlos doesn't even dare come back to Xosa. Who knows what he's

compare to him?" Mikayla shot back, implying Jaxon was not even in

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