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.

car, she noticed his frown, just

car as well,

bag. It wasn’t until then that Carrie realized the bag

brings your imagination

but didn’t make a move to

it would be something you’d like when

didn’t add that it was intended as a birthday present, though. She hadn’t realized it was his birthday

Daxton finally took the bag, giving Carrie a soft look. “Thank you,” he

and I’ve delivered the gift, you should

Daxton and said, “Daxton, it’s getting late. You should head

need to drag this on,” Kristopher said, gently pulling her hand and leaning in to whisper in her ear, urging