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.

of the car, she noticed his frown, just a little. “Welcome back,”

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

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

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broke the silence. “Daxton, please take it. I thought it would be something you’d like when I saw it. It

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

took the bag, giving Carrie a soft look.

the gift, you should be on your way now.” He tugged Carrie along, signaling the end of the

turned to Daxton and said,

said, gently pulling her hand and leaning in to