My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 445

Chapter 445: That Uncle Looks Scary
“Dear, would you mind going to your Mother’s room ahead of me? I need to talk to your brother before coming to the room,” Tristan said calmly, without showing particular emotion.

Bella became alert. She stared into Tristan’s eyes for a moment, trying to discern his current mood.

‘What does he mean when he said he needs to talk to Henry? Does Tristan think Henry has yet to learn his lesson and plans something terrible at me as revenge? Oh, no. I hope Henry is not that stupid! It would be terrible if Tristan beats Henry again.’ Bella wondered.

Still, she quickly dismissed the thought of Tristan hurting her brother.

“Tristan, I have beaten him so bad he has to have surgery. Promise me you won’t send him to the surgery room again,” Bella said worriedly.

Tristan chuckled upon hearing that. Before responding, he slowly raised his hand and pinched her blushing cheeks.

“I won’t, dear. Trust me. I just want to talk to your brother about a few things. From one man to another. Don’t worry; I won’t resort to violence, even if he provokes me,” Tristan said, lovingly smiling at her, trying to ease her worry.

Bella was still reluctant to let them talk alone, but she finally nodded when she saw his sincerity.

“Alright, go ahead then. But please, don’t take too long, okay?” Bella said, leaving the room.

***

Bella headed to her Mother’s room, with Carlos following her. He made an excuse that he had a meeting at noon; now was the only time he could meet Dax.

She had no choice but to let him follow her to meet Dax without Tristan.

However, before Bella entered her Mother’s room, she stopped and turned to him.

“Carlos, about my pregnancy, don’t say anything to anyone. Tristan and I want to keep this news secret,” she warned him.

“No worries, sister-in-law. Dylan has already warned me,” he said, raising his hand and making a peace sign.

Carlos had known Tristan Sinclair for years and understood how secretive he could be. Sometimes, he resented Tristan for this, but as a friend, he also respected every decision he made.

“Thanks,” she said and opened the door.

Dax, who saw her first, shouted in excitement, “Mommy, why are you only returning now? Where’s Dad?” His adorable voice slowly quieted when he saw an unfamiliar man beside his Mother.

He walked toward his mom with tiny steps and an alert gaze. He then took Bella’s hand and pulled her away from Carlos. He asked his Mother to lean closer.

“Mom, who is this doctor?” Dax whispered curiously.

Bella smiled at her adorable son before standing straight to introduce Carlos.

“This is Carlos Montana. He’s your father’s personal doctor and also your father’s best friend. He came here to meet you. Say hello to Uncle Carlos,” Bella said with a smile.

Dax awkwardly greeted Carlos, “Hello, Sir…” Dax’s child’s voice was stiff, just like his stare.

“Hi, Daxton. Nice to see you. I’m Carlos, one of this hospital’s doctors and your Dad’s friend. You can call me Uncle Carlos.”

Dax merely nodded. Not a single word came from his lips after that. And not a smile, either.

Carlos smiled sweetly at Dax, utterly mesmerized by Tristan’s son’s handsomeness. Even though this was their first meeting, he felt he had known him for a long time; Dax looked similar to Tristan’s childhood pictures.

“Little man, you’re so handsome and adorable, just like your father. Can Uncle Carlos get a hug from you?” He opened his arms, waiting for the adorable little man.

But after waiting a few seconds, Carlos noticed Dax didn’t move. He only looked at him without any meaningful expression, as if telling him not to talk to him.

Carlos silently gulped, worried he had angered the little man and become hated. He turned his gaze to Bella, asking with his eyes whether he had made a mistake or frightened Dax.

“Carlos, I’m sorry, but Dax doesn’t warm up quickly to people he just met,” Bella said with an apologetic smile as she gently squeezed Dax’s hand to relax him. She could feel how defensive he was.

Carlos chuckled internally. He was slightly sorry for intimidating Dax. If Tristan found out, he might be scolded.

“I understand, Bella. There’s no need to apologize.” Carlos smiled at Bella, turned his gaze to Dax, and continued, “Dax, we’ll meet again. Uncle needs to go now…”

Carlos felt a bit embarrassed and immediately excused himself. He had an important meeting back at his office.

After Carlos left, Dax finally said, “Mommy, that uncle looks scary…”

Bella was taken aback. She turned to look at him. “Why did you say that?” she asked curiously.

A forced smile graced Dax’s lips as he said, “I don’t like a doctor… him!”

“Did you like Aunty Angie, your Granny Doctor?” Bella asked. She remembered how close Dax was to Doctor Angie during her Mother’s surgery.

“Hmm… I like female doctors, but not male doctors,” he explained while following his Mother inside the room. “They scare me…”

Bella sighed deeply, recalling the past. It seemed her son was still traumatized. Dax had a bad experience with a male doctor who drew his blood when he was sick. She thought her son had forgotten those times, but it seemed not.

She smiled at him and said, “Baby, Uncle Carlos was nice. He actually cured me when I had a fever a few days ago.”

“Really?” Dax asked, looking up to meet his Mother’s gaze.

“Yes. Give Uncle Carlos a chance, please, Dax? You might like him too, just like Uncle Jack.”

“Okay, I’ll try, Mom.”

“Thank you, baby. Alright, can you play with Aunty Noora? I need to talk to your Granny about something important.” Bella said. She didn’t want her son to overhear the conversation about Henry, as she didn’t want him to hate Henry, too.

“Sure, Mom…” Dax nodded.

Dax immediately looked for Aunty Noora in the other room, leaving Bella and Natalie in the living room.

After Dax left, Bella joined her Mother in the seating area and informed her about her conversation with Henry.

Natalie feels warm inside hearing how mature her daughter is.