My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 321Elijah raised an eyebrow and inquired, To whom are you giving this away now? Elizabeth returned his look with one of exasperation.

Do I look like Im made of money? Sure, this pen was complimentary, but its actually more expensive than the one I purchased! Who would I even consider worthy of such a lavish gift? I plan to use it for writing my manuscripts.

I simply asked you to hold it momentarily.

Elijahs expression turned gloomy.

But didnt you mention it looked good on me? Elizabeth exhaled sharply.

Why must you always be so difficult? You just said you wouldnt bother with such an inexpensive pen.

Now, youre upset Im not offering it to you! Elijah replied, I never claimed I wouldnt use an inexpensive pen.

I merely noted that Ive never used one this inexpensive before.

Being a writer, shouldnt you appreciate the nuance in words? Elizabeth had already brushed past him and was striding ahead before he could even finish his sentence.

Elijah paused, watching the gap between them widen, before he set off after her with a sigh.

On her stroll, Elizabeths attention was captured by a home goods store that had just opened.

Inside, she scanned the shelves without much interest until, just as she was about to leave, a stylish glasses case caught her eye.

Recalling Olivers broken glasses case she had noticed in the car earlier, she decided to pick up the new one and proceeded to the checkout.

To her surprise, the small item cost five hundred.

While she was still processing the shock, the cashier efficiently printed the receipt and presented it to her, asking, Would you like to pay by cash, card, or a scan? Choosing the scan option with a hint of resignation, Elizabeth readied her payment app.

As she completed the transaction, the clerk cheerily included a grotesque frog toy in her bag, saying, Todays special offer: spend five hundred and receive this free stress-relief toy.

Managing a weak smile, Elizabeth muttered a thank you.

Exiting the store, she found Elijah waiting by the door, drawing admiring glances from several women.

they noticed Elizabeth join him, their expressions fell, and they walked away disappointedly

ones

chuckled at their remarks, glancing at Elizabeth

seems Im quite the catch,

ended up in the news for the wrong reasons?

have I ever resembled that guy? he retorted, his eyes wide in

thoughtfully, Well, neglect can be

Youve had your moments.

continued, But everyone

Maybe you could

dismissive laugh, saying, Sure, I can certainly

sooner had the words left his mouth than he realized he seemed to have been tricked into

momentarily lost in thought, but then noticed Elizabeth stepping into the already

join her just in

in the dimly lit

as Elizabeth settled into the car, she pulled out the garish green frog and, reaching over to the front seat, handed Oliver a

noticed your glasses case was in

eye while I was out shopping, so I picked it up

clearly taken aback, accepted the bag

Ms.

this is overly

her hand,

nothing, just a small

Hardly a splurge.

price tag

even splurge that much on

time to witness their exchange, his features

a glasses case? Olivers hand paused, the bag suspended in the

through the tension,

was just

as she

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