My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 416:

Carrie’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. Although they often played the loving couple in public, Kristopher rarely spoke so tenderly when it was just the two of them—except, of course, in bed. For a moment, Carrie found herself silently hoping life would continue to unfold so blissfully.

Just as she was lost in that thought, Kristopher’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, then turned it off with a shrug. “Oliver’s already made sure Willow’s out of Orkset,” he mentioned casually.

Ever since that day at the mall, when Oliver had arranged for Willow to be taken away, Carrie hadn’t really thought about it much. Now, with Kristopher bringing it up, memories began to resurface, and Carrie said, “I’ve always had the feeling Willow held some kind of grudge against me, but I don’t remember ever having any direct interaction with her.”

Kristopher shrugged nonchalantly. “People can be unpredictable. Some just have malicious intent, and her targeting you doesn’t even have much to do with you personally.”

Carrie shook her head firmly. “No, it’s a woman’s intuition. I always sensed she had something particular against me.”

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playful smile. “You’re definitely easy

voice laced with mischief. “We’ve never tried that on the dining

him a look and laughed. “Why does your

human nature to indulge in life’s pleasures,” he said,

from the night before, Carrie quickly raised her hands in mock

tugged at Kristopher’s lips. He had no intention of pushing further at the table, aware that he’d already tested her limits