My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 435:

The meal passed in an unusual silence, with only the soft sizzle of food on the grill, a kind of silent performance between them.

When the meal ended, Daxton drove Carrie back to her place. As they neared Bayview Villa, Carrie noticed that the lights in her house were on, a small detail that caught her off guard.

She wondered if she had forgotten to switch them off before leaving. But she quickly dismissed the idea—she had left in the daylight, and the lights shouldn’t have been on at that time.

She couldn’t think of anyone who would be at her home at this hour, adding to her confusion. If it weren’t for the tight security at Bayview Villa, she might have suspected a break-in, but that didn’t seem likely.

As the car rolled up to the house, a tall, striking figure emerged, immediately clearing the confusion that had clouded Carrie’s mind.

Kristopher stood at the doorway, casually holding a shopping bag. He was dressed in a black suit that looked like it had been through quite a journey.

got out of the car, she noticed his frown, just a little. “Welcome

Daxton stepping out of the car as well, but she held back her curiosity. “Thank

then turned to Daxton and handed him the shopping bag. It wasn’t until then that Carrie realized the bag held the

your imagination

the bag but didn’t

it would be something you’d

though. She hadn’t realized it was his birthday today, and the more she tried

Carrie a soft look. “Thank you,” he

clipped tone. “Since you’ve escorted my wife back and I’ve delivered the gift, you should be on your way

turned to Daxton and said, “Daxton, it’s getting late.

this on,” Kristopher said, gently pulling her hand and leaning in to whisper