My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 462:

Melany glanced at the phone. “It might be something urgent. You’d better answer.”

Carrie hesitated only briefly before taking the call, her voice calm as she greeted, “Daxton.”

There was nothing inappropriate about her friendship with Daxton, and Carrie didn’t want to avoid the call in front of Kristopher’s grandparents, as it could lead to unnecessary speculation later.

Daxton’s voice came through the line, warm and familiar. “Have you eaten yet?”

Carrie glanced at the dining table and replied, “I’m about to. Kristopher’s grandfather and grandmother are here.”

Daxton’s tone shifted, sounding apologetic. “Am I interrupting something?”

The room was quiet enough that Shawn and Melany could clearly hear Daxton’s voice.

said, “Shawn, Melany, please go ahead and eat. Don’t wait

a move to help serve the elderly couple, but Melany waved her off with a chuckle, already picking up her fork. “Shawn and I can manage just fine. You don’t have to

call. “Daxton,

Daxton spoke, his tone careful. “The person Lise

heart skipped a

Emilio…

suddenly clicked

Emilio from

why it had

suspicious moments that Carrie had brushed aside in

brought her back to the present.

faint smile. “I’m fine.