My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 398:

Carrie returned his look with one of exasperation. “Do I look like I’m made of money? Sure, this pen was complimentary, but it’s 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.”

Kristopher’s expression turned gloomy. “But didn’t you mention it looked good on me?”

Carrie exhaled sharply. “Why must you always be so difficult? You just said you wouldn’t bother with such an inexpensive pen. Now, you’re upset that I’m not offering it to you?”

Kristopher replied, “I never claimed I wouldn’t use an inexpensive pen. I merely noted that I’ve never used one this inexpensive before. Being a writer, shouldn’t you appreciate the nuance in words?”

Carrie had already brushed past him and was striding ahead before he could even finish his sentence. Kristopher paused, watching the gap between them widen, before he set off after her with a sigh.

captured by a home goods store that had just opened. Inside, she scanned the shelves without much interest until, just as she was about

case she had noticed in the car earlier, she decided to pick up the new

receipt and presented it to her, asking,

the scan option with a hint of resignation, Carrie

completed the transaction, the clerk cheerily included a grotesque frog toy in her bag,

she found Kristopher waiting by the door, drawing admiring glances from several women. As they noticed Carrie join him, their expressions fell, and they walked away disappointedly, murmuring, “Of course. The handsome ones

glancing at Carrie with a raised

heartthrob who ended up in the news for the wrong reasons? His

have I ever resembled that guy?” he retorted, his

neglect can be as harmful as anything else. You’ve had your moments.” She continued, “But everyone has flaws. Improve those, and who knows? Maybe you

No sooner had the words left his mouth than he realized he seemed to have been tricked into making a promise. He was momentarily lost