My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 359:

Carrie’s anxiety spiked instantly. “He never complains about pain! Dr. Molina, should we bandage him here or rush to the hospital for a proper check-up?”

Dr. Molina, knowing Kristopher’s uncanny tolerance for pain, exchanged a glance with Oliver. The memory of Kristopher walking away from a gang ambush, bullets embedded in his body, without so much as a grimace, was still fresh. This wasn’t pain—it was theater, a masterful act of self-sacrifice.

Carrie straightened, snapping into action. “Oliver, you drive. I’ll sit in the front. Dr. Molina, you and Kristopher can take the backseat.”

Dr. Molina hesitated for a fraction of a second, catching Kristopher’s sharp, almost imperceptible look. It spoke volumes: Play along.

Clearing his throat, Dr. Molina sped up his bandaging. “Mrs. Norris, it’s done.”

But I strongly recommend you sit with him. He’s lost a lot of blood and could faint. He’ll need someone to steady him.”

hers ever had. For years,

at first, as though testing the boundaries. After a moment of silence, he whispered,

and seemingly on the brink

stronger,”

persisted, his head resting near hers. “I’m afraid I won’t have another

his pallor, Carrie rubbed his other arm that was uninjured. “Are

that,” she snapped, her tone sharper than she intended. “You’ll be fine. Just hold on.” Despite the pain and blood loss, he straightened slightly, meeting her eyes with a determination

not talk about divorce? Let’s put the

breathless, unsure how to react. Her instincts urged her to retreat, and she shifted a little to the side, creating some

pressed his hand over the wound, letting out a groan as he