Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Chapter 54

Carlos's gaze deepened, and Mikayla realized her coat was still unzipped. It was winter sleepwear with nothing underneath. This was the first time she had shown so much to a man, even though she had dated Jaxon before, they had never gotten intimate

Mikayla pulled her coat together. "Isn't the wedding still a while away?"

"I missed you! So I couldn't help but come back, Carlos said

Mikayla was getting used to it: Carlos never kept his feelings for her hidden "Are you leaving again?" she asked.

Carlos took her hand and gently pulled her into his arms. "I leave tomorrow" He still had wedding details to manage. Smelling the

e tobacco on his clothes and hearing he was leaving again. Mikayla felt a void in her heart.

TII be back as soon as possible. Don't worry about the wedding. El make sure everything is perfect for you" Feeling Mikayla's emotion, Carlos tightened his grip. The floral scent lingering on Mikayla from her bath wafted into his heart. Even through the layers of clothing, he could feel her well-proportioned figure, almost driving him restless.

"I can help prepare for the wedding if you're busy," Mikayla offered.

"You don't need to worry about these things. Just take care of yourself, and on the day of the wedding, hand yourself over to me Carlos pulled back slightly, and his throat tightened at the sight of Mikayla biting her lips cutely. His body grew hot, and he almost couldn't control himself

He looked away and changed the subject, pulling out a beautifully wrapped gift box from the passenger seat. "I came back in a hurry and didn't bring much, but I did have this for you."

"Can I open it?" This was the first time Carlos had given Mikayla a gift, so she was looking forward to it

With Carlos' permission, Mikayla untied the golden ribbon and opened the box.

adorned with delicate embroidered irises, which symbolized unity and progress together. There was also a pair of white leather gloves

real thing. One set had been reserved by a queen for her daughter's wedding. Mikayla was amazed to receive the other set so easily. And Carlos had

Carlos asked.

don't like it

simplest gift from Jaxon would have excited her. But this, this

"Carlos," she called.

gray

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me, okay?" She wasn't looking to touch on emotions anymore, she just wanted a simple

to if not you? His voice was hoarse with

was scared. She had experienced betrayal before and was afraid of falling into the same trap. Jaxon had sweet-talked her before, but with Carlos, her heart believed every word he

her arms around his waist. She whispered "Carlos, I met Deidre at the Ludwig mansion today." She didn't want to admit it, but Deidre's words had

and stroked Mikayla's soft hair. "Don't believe her. She and I may be friends, comrades, but we can never have that

believe you," Mikayla

be afraid," Carlos said, his voice

weight get

he whispered. She's asleep?' he thought, glancing at

the back seat, covering her with his jacket. He touched her cheek gently, feeling her smooth and delicate skin, and tucked a couple of strands of hair behind her

He couldn't help but kiss her forehead softly. After a brief pause, he picked up his

the cold wind, Carlos lit a cigarette and took

Josiah replied. He was instructed to contact him immediately if there was any

his eyes slightly. The swirling smoke added a mysterious aura to his