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.

their expressions fell, and they walked away disappointedly murmuring,

ones

remarks, glancing at Elizabeth with a raised

Im quite the catch, according

ended up in the news for the wrong reasons? His wife was envied,

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

replied thoughtfully, Well, neglect can

Youve had your moments.

continued, But everyone has

Maybe you could

dismissive laugh, saying, Sure, I can

realized he seemed

momentarily lost in thought, but then noticed Elizabeth

join her just in

in the dimly lit underground parking

the garish green frog and, reaching over to

was in a

was out shopping, so I picked it up for

accepted the bag with

Ms.

this is

her hand, Elizabeth

just a

Hardly a splurge.

five-hundred-dollar price tag was far from

wouldnt even splurge that much

got into the car in time to witness their

case? Olivers hand paused, the bag suspended in the air, as he grappled with whether to keep it or

through the tension,

just a

brightened as she turned towards

picked up something for you