63| Past

Blair and Axel were on their way back to their beach house. They really drive in silence.

Axel focused on driving even though his mind raged about threats and pressure from Celine. Meanwhile, Blair is still thinking about Celine's words about the secrets kept in the Barney family.

Blair was never comfortable whenever dealing with Celine. The woman had an aura that was both powerful and terrifying.

"You want ice cream?" asked Axel suddenly.

"What? Ice cream in the middle of winter?"

Fifteen minutes later, Blair walked into a convenience store, grumbling. She headed to where the ice cream was sold.

"He always does," Blair grumbled. "Pretends to offer me something, but actually, he wants to buy the food himself. In the end, I again have to go down and buy. Can't he be a little more empathetic towards pregnant women?"

Unknowingly, Blair walked over while rubbing her growing belly. Her steps were more agile than before. She was so careful while paying attention to her surroundings.

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