His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 38

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She just smiled and kept her mouth shut.

axon, however, couldn’t go two sentences without bringing him up. On the drive to his place, hearing Ethan’s hame over and over was starting to grate on Mia.

Ms. Carter, let me ask you something, “Jaxon said, leaning back. “There was a news story about a year ago. Ethan was spotted with a scratch on his neck. Care to tell me where that came from?”

axor was really digging deep for old tea.

Ethan was a public figure, and Mia was always professional. She was careful never to leave any visible marks on

Except for that one time. Ethan had lost control. He was so intense she couldn’t handle it

Of course, that was the one time the paparazzi actually caught it.

But since the woman he supposedly loved was living abroad and his track record was clean, the story just fizzled out even without him saying a word.

No idea,” Mia said.

axon clicked his tongue. “Man, you’re tight-lipped. I guess Ethan’s the only one who can pry them open.”

He was clearly talking about the other night. About that savage, hungry kiss Ethan had forced on her.

Mia pulled the car to a stop in front of his place. “Mr. Rivers, don’t forget our deal.”

Relax.” Jaxon hopped out, rounded the car, and rapped on the driver’s side window. “Get out. Stay here until unrise, and we’re square.”

Comorrow was New Year’s Eve. Jaxon had to head back to the Rivers estate, and there was no way he’d take Mia vith him.

Two days of playing his assistant turned into just one night. It was a steal.

But…

Mia stared at the multi-million dollar mansion in front of her. It was grand, sure, but it felt like a trap.

Chill. You’re staying here solo. I’m leaving.”

axon slapped the roof of the car. “Get out. I’ll let you

in.”

He wouldn’t make her stay here until morning for no reason.

Mia knew that, but she didn’t have a choice. She stepped out and followed Jaxon into the villa.

Jaxon flipped the switch, flooding the entire place with light.

‘Pick any room you want. Doesn’t matter which.”

He leaned against the foyer, gesturing her inside. “Make yourself at home. Sleep tight.”

From what Mia knew, Jaxon had been ordered to live at the family mansion ever since he took over Riverside.

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He wouldn’t be pulling any midnight surprises.

“It’s getting late, Mr. Rivers. You should head back and get some rest.”

Jaxon didn’t linger. He turned and walked out.

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Mia locked the door from the inside the door and sank onto the living room sofa, scrolling through her phone to

kill time.

By six in the morning, while the sky was still pitch black, Mia stood up and bolted.

Mia Carter drove home, showered, and crashed.

She didn’t know what Jaxon Rivers was plotting, but she’d just have to take it one step at a time.

The Hale Estate.

7:00 AM. Ethan Hale finished his morning run in the rooftop gym, showered, and headed to his study. Business as usual

He opened his laptop. An email notification pinged in the bottom corner of the screen.

[Happy New Year, Ethan. Here’s a little gift for you.]

No signature. But that smug, annoying tone? Ethan didn’t even have to guess. It was Jaxon.

Normally, he wouldn’t have given it a second look.

But today, for some reason, he clicked.

A series of high-res photos filled the screen.

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It was a club all neon lights and blurred motion. Mia was there. Her long, straight black hair was down, and she was dressed conservatively, looking completely out of place in that environment.

Her dark eyes were soft as she watched Jaxon play a game.

This version of Mia gentle and submissive was a completely different person. She was nothing like the cold, distant woman Ethan saw every day.

The photos reflected in Ethan’s eyes as his gaze grew darker.

Mia was giving Jaxon a faint smile, her expression tender and shimmering with affection.

Jaxon was grinning wildly, looking triumphant as he shared his win with her.

People in the background were cheering and whistling. Even though it was just a photo, the chemistry was loud. It wasn’t hard to imagine what the vibe was like in person.

Then he saw the last one: Mia following Jaxon right into his private villa.

Slam!

Ethan shoved the laptop shut. His eyes were dark, sharp, and dangerous.