My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 433:

This wasn’t just a disagreement—it felt like a direct attack on her character and emotions. But the divorce issue had lost its urgency, and bringing it up over and over would start to feel unreasonable.

After a brief pause, she responded coldly, “First off, if you notice something, just ask me directly.”

“I can explain. There’s no need to play games. If you want us to build a strong marriage, trust has to be at its core. I trusted you enough to let you send Lise to the hospital without questioning where you were. I hope we can have an equal relationship, where you trust me the same way. And second, I’m your wife—the person you’re supposed to spend your life with. So, I think you should be more mindful of your words, because they really hurt me.”

Kristopher was caught off guard. He hadn’t expected Carrie to speak so honestly and sincerely instead of lashing out. Realizing his words had been too harsh, he awkwardly muttered, “The last time we argued, you said worse things…”

Carrie answered calmly, “So, because I made a mistake, you’re just going to do the same? You want to hurt me even more? If we keep this back-and-forth going, what’s the point? Are you hoping we both end up hurt?”

went silent on the

a moment, Carrie spoke coldly, “If you’re not going to say anything, I’m hanging up.

“I’m sorry.

Remaining calm, she responded, “I hope your apology means more than just

ended the call and was turning to go back when she froze,

forward with a calm demeanor. “I just thought you might need something,

she knew he wouldn’t eavesdrop on purpose. “It’s nothing,” she responded, offering a small smile of relief. She was grateful that Daxton hadn’t overheard Kristopher’s words—if he had, she

gentler. “Did he get the wrong idea? Do you want me to

nonchalantly saying, “No, it’s fine. I just told

his expression changing. His smile faltered,

momentarily confused, then it clicked. “Oh, he