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.

tie. Holding it up to his

gaze traveled to his chiseled features, framed perfectly by the tie. For a moment, words eluded her. Finally, she muttered, “It…

I’ll wear it to work tomorrow. You

stifled a yawn, her curiosity surfacing. “Why

air of unintentional

the sudden warmth creeping up

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

waist and pulling her close. His

haven’t eaten? What were you doing during all that overtime? Want me to whip up some noodles? I think we’ve got some in the

his breath mingling with hers. “I don’t

hers in a kiss that spoke volumes, the words he left unsaid melting