My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 386:

Kristopher said firmly, “She is my wife, not a maid bound to tiptoe around me at all times!” After the nurse completed the bandaging, Kristopher glanced at his stained coat and discarded it. The nurse, eyeing the discarded designer suit in the trash, contemplated discreetly salvaging it.

Carrie pulled out her phone, saying, “I’ll call Oliver to fetch the backup outfit from the car.”

Having called, Carrie observed the strained exchange between Kristopher and Billie. She recalled how Billie had softened during their ride, even expressing concern after they saw the Campbells. A relationship should not hinge on one-sided compromises.

Carrie, not one to exploit situations, moved closer and said, “Billie makes a valid point. I’ll be more cautious in the future.”

Accustomed to Carrie’s sharp retorts recently, Billie was taken aback by her soothing tone. After a brief pause, Billie responded, “Very well, as long as you’ve understood.”

taken aback by the shift in dynamics between Carrie and Billie. Could it be that their relationship

Kristopher was in fresh attire, Billie insisted on a comprehensive health check for them both, redoing some tests they had completed just months earlier. The doctor assured them of

the examination, Kristopher suggested to Billie, “Mom, why don’t you go ahead home? Carrie and I need to stop

harbored little warmth for the Campbell family and held similar sentiments toward the elder from the small town. She had never once visited Carrie’s grandmother, Gracie, since the couple’s wedding. Reflecting briefly, Billie replied, “I will

“Please bring two boxes of the fish

thoughts to

and Kristopher caught her off guard, but she quickly welcomed them with a smile. Just as she was about to speak, she spotted Billie next to them and inquired with a hint of surprise, “And who do

bed, grasped Gracie’s hand gently, and introduced herself, saying, “Gracie, I’m Kristopher’s mother. I’ve been caught up with family issues and regret not coming by earlier.” As

years, she had been too “busy” to visit. Billie took the fish oil from Kristopher and set it on the bedside table, saying, “Gracie, I

warm smile. “It’s kind of you to