My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 453:

Her hand went limp, and her phone slipped from her fingers, falling onto the marble floor. The screen shattered in a web of cracks.

Why? Why was Carrie so lucky?

Kristopher sat on the couch for a good half-hour, his face reflecting his hesitation. Eventually, he got up and headed toward the bedroom. When he reached for the door handle, he felt it wouldn’t budge. It took him a second to realize that Carrie had locked it from the inside. But since all the locks in the house were synced to his fingerprint, her small act of defiance wasn’t enough to stop him.

Just as he was about to press his finger to the lock sensor, his phone started ringing. He pulled out his phone and saw Lise’s name flashing on the screen. He lowered his hand and walked down the staircase before answering the call.

picked up, Elva’s voice burst through the line, frantic and shaky. “Mr. Norris! It’s Lise—she had a

At Bayview Villa…

She stood there and watched the sleek black vehicle vanish into the night, merging with the shadows. A chill crept through her chest, leaving her feeling uneasy. No matter how

pull her under, Camille appeared at her door five minutes later, carrying two bags of barbecue and a case of beer. The moment Carrie unlocked the door,

your favorite barbecue? Drama like

unbeatable flavors. No delivery apps, no flashy promotions—just a crowd of loyal regulars who kept its reputation alive. She realized how long it had been since she’d tasted

She shut the door and trailed after Camille. Camille, true to form, kicked her shoes off without a care, leaving them wherever they landed, and flopped down cross-legged on the plush carpet. The beer box left dusty

display as art. Naturally, Kristopher had decided it should serve as an everyday carpet. Carrie’s mind did the math in seconds: cleaning that rug alone would set them back over a thousand dollars. Then again, whether the damage was a faint smudge or a full-blown disaster, it hardly seemed to matter anymore. Deciding it wasn’t worth stressing over, she grabbed the barbecue and joined Camille on the

on the priceless rug. Carrie threw