My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 472:

The playful banter wrapped around them like a warm blanket, dissolving the day’s tension.

Carrie scrunched her nose, more irked by his smirk than his teasing. This version of Kristopher—the chatty, mischievous one—was somehow more annoying than his usual distant demeanor.

Kristopher’s attention drifted to a small gift box on the side table. He picked it up, turning it over in his hands. “What’s this? A surprise for me?”

Carrie folded her arms, her pout deepening. “It’s for a certain someone who’s a real pain.”

Amusement sparkled in his eyes as his grin widened.

to his chest, he asked, “What do

traveled to his chiseled features, framed perfectly by the tie. For a moment, words

box with care. “Great. I’ll wear it to work tomorrow. You

stifled a yawn, her curiosity surfacing. “Why are you back so late? Where’d

voice was casual, but the way her neckline dipped slightly as she tilted her head gave her an air of unintentional allure. The soft curve of her collarbone caught the light, drawing his gaze for a fleeting

head, hiding the sudden warmth creeping up

as she rose. “I’m off to shower and hit the hay.

she turned, Kristopher moved faster, slipping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. His voice dipped, filled with a teasing warmth. “You’re all set for bed, and here I am,

confused. “You haven’t eaten? What were you doing during all that overtime? Want me

her lips, slightly flushed and impossibly tempting. He leaned closer, his breath mingling with hers. “I don’t need

that spoke volumes, the words