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.

into the garden. Finding a quiet spot, she prepared to make

call. Looks like need to ask julier's

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

just wanted to tell you that

and then asked, "Mika, do you

green truly wished to lift his head

and

her response, his charming voice reaching

longer. I'm at Uncle Logan's house now" With that, Mikayla ended

in green, his voice icy. "Go take your punishment! You've been here for

he had seemed in a good mood after the call. But facing reprimand on

what happened today. Carlos let

of Carlos, who had this natural arrogance about him.

man left. Carlos

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

the phone

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leave, but she suddenly remembered something and halted. "So what

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

shot back, implying Jaxon

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