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.

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

the car as well, but she held back her curiosity. “Thank

arm around her shoulders, then turned to Daxton and handed him the shopping bag. It wasn’t

brings your imagination

but didn’t

it would be something you’d like

that it was intended as a birthday present, though. She hadn’t realized it was his birthday today, and the more she tried to explain, the more

finally took the bag, giving Carrie

spoke in a clipped tone. “Since you’ve escorted my wife back and I’ve delivered the gift, you should be on your way now.” He tugged Carrie

with Kristopher’s cold tone. She turned to Daxton and said, “Daxton,

need to drag this on,” Kristopher said, gently pulling her hand and