My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 406:

Taking Camille’s arm, she whispered, “Let’s head home for dinner.”

In the meantime, Kristopher had barely stepped into the mall when the buzz of a gathering crowd caught his attention. Familiar voices drifted through the commotion, tugging at the edges of his memory. He turned to Oliver, who immediately understood the unspoken command. “Mr. Norris, I’ll check what’s happening up front,” Oliver said briskly before weaving through the crowd.

Kristopher stood rooted to the spot, his gaze scanning the scene when a figure in white materialized before him. “Kristopher, what brings you here?”

Instinctively, he stepped back, his eyes meeting a girl dressed in a white tracksuit, her face obscured by a hat, mask, and oversized sunglasses. Yet, despite the layers of anonymity, he recognized her instantly.

“Lise,” he greeted awkwardly, glancing toward the crowd. “Are you here for a meal?”

Lise’s laugh carried a bitter edge. “Kristopher, why does it feel like we’ve become strangers?”

smooth the moment. “You’re overthinking

That cursed, fragile heart. Lise’s hands clenched into fists, caught between gratitude and a deep-seated resentment. To Kristopher,

breath, her voice deliberately tinged with vulnerability. “Kristopher, I was hoping

him raise a brow. “What

joining a show called Weekend Party…” Lise paused in the

crowd and gestured toward a quieter corner. “It’s too crowded here. There’s a restaurant nearby that’s quite nice, and they have private rooms.

tugged at his sleeve. He noticed her gentle pull and slowed his pace, his gaze flicking to her hand. After a moment’s hesitation, he didn’t pull away, instead allowing her to guide

dishes as she selected them, her voice animated and cheerful. She ordered seven or eight items before sliding the menu over to Kristopher with a warm smile. “Kristopher, have a look. Is there anything else

it and placed it back on the table. “I’m not

the waiter before turning back to Kristopher, her expression softening into a shy grin. “I always end up wanting to try everything, but I can never finish it all. And you