After Divorcing my Captain Husband (Chloe and Michael)

"Dad, let's talk about these things later. Chloe just came back today, and having a nice family dinner together is what's important!" Daxton nodded at Amanda's words. "You're right. Let's eat first."

Throughout the meal, Amanda and Ainsley kept engaging Chloe in conversation, trying to prevent any awkwardness. Chloe responded politely to each of their questions.

When everyone was almost finished eating, Russell finally spoke up. "Amanda mentioned that you're pregnant?"

When Chloe had entered earlier, they had indeed noticed her slightly protruding belly.

Chloe didn't try to hide it. "Yes," she replied softly.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

"Whose child is it?"

Chloe fidgeted with the napkin in her hand. "It's the Shawn family's."

In front of the Miller family, she had no reason to lie, nor did she want to.

During the meal, although Daxton and Russell had been relatively quiet, she could sense they held no ill will towards her. They were simply a bit distant, unsure how to express themselves. That made her even less inclined to keep secrets.

"The Shawn family? What are your plans for the child? I recall you divorced that Shawn boy not too long ago." Russell, being a wise man, didn't presume to

make

e decisions for Chloe. Instead, he inquired about her intentions.

"I want to keep the baby and raise it myself," Chloe stated firmly. "Michael doesn't know about the child yet, and I don't plan on telling him. I'm capable of providing for the child on my own." Daxton listened to her words, a flicker of heartache in his eyes. "If you want to

t to have the baby, have it. The Miller family's child won't starve out there. As for you and Michael, it's entirely your decision." Chloe was genuinely surprised. The Millers seemed almost too... accommodating towards her.

"Now that you're back with the Millers, you'll need to help manage the family business. Do you have any prior knowledge in this area?"

The Millers wanted Chloe back, partly because they didn't want their bloodline to be lost and partly because they needed an heir.

a didn't want children and had fallen for a monk. Russell and Daxton couldn't control her, so they had to find someone else to inherit the Miller family business.

Amanda didn't want

"I didn't study finance."

Chloe wasn't sure she could handle managing a company.

"You I can learn if you don't know. It's not a big deal."

Russell didn't see it as a problem.

"What's the Miller family's main business now?"

The Millers had immigrated over a decade ago, and Chloe didn't know much about their business, only that they seemed to be involved in many areas.

Amanda took Chloe's hand. "The Miller family's most successful business abroad is jewelry trading."

Jewelry?

Chloe was a bit surprised.

What kind of jewelry?

"All kinds of rough diamonds, jade, gemstones, and so on."

Chloe's eyes lit up. "What about emeralds?"

Amanda smiled, "Of course, that's included too."

Chloe hadn't forgotten how she'd always wanted to get Rick involved in the emerald trade.

But with so much going on, she had put it on hold for the time being.

She hadn't expected the Millers to be in that business.

"Are you interested in gemstones?"

Daxton's question prompted Chloe to nod without hesitation. "I just think the emerald business is doing pretty well these days."

She'd only noticed that everyone seemed to be buying emerald jewelry and gotten curious; she hadn't really done any research.

"If you're interested, you can let Ainsley show you the ropes. Ainsley is very knowledgeable about gemstones."

Ainsley looked at Chloe with a grin, "If Chloe wants to learn, just follo follow me!" me!

Chloe genuinely felt that the Millers were all very welcoming, unlike the Shawns, whose warmth seemed superficial.

But it was also possible that this was just a facade they put on in front of her. She would need to get to know them better to be sure.

in Mamaica now because of that Dale kid. Once that's settled, we'll arrange for you to return to the Miller family."

"You're staying in

The Millers weren't in the country. Chloe hesitated for a moment, not rushing to speak.

Amanda, understanding her thoughts, knew that Chloe was still unsure about returning. It would be too hasty to ask her to make a decision now. "Grandpa, let's hold off on that for now. Chloe has already taken in a lot today. We can talk about the rest later!"

Too many things had come at Chloe all at once. Amanda was worried she wouldn't be able to handle it.

Chloe sat in the dining room, looking at Daxton. After a long while, she said, "Could I have a word with you in private?"