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?”

“You’re overthinking again, Lise. Your

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

vulnerability. “Kristopher, I was

made him raise a brow. “What is it?” Kristopher said, furrowing his brow

Party…” Lise paused in the middle

corner. “It’s too crowded here. There’s a restaurant

indicated. Lise trailed after him, her steps deliberate, and lightly tugged at his sleeve. He noticed her gentle pull

the menu and began introducing various dishes as she selected them, her voice animated and cheerful. She ordered seven or eight items before sliding the menu over

then closed it and placed it back on

stick with these,” Lise told 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