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 chest, he asked, “What

perfectly by the tie. For a moment, words

“Great. I’ll wear

surfacing. “Why are you back so late? Where’d you

air of unintentional allure. The soft curve of her collarbone caught the light, drawing his

warmth creeping

uninterested in the details, yawned again and stretched as she rose. “I’m off to shower and hit the hay. I’ve been so sleepy lately—it’s like my body’s trying to

His voice dipped, filled with a

all that overtime? Want

gaze fell to her lips, slightly flushed and impossibly tempting. He leaned closer, his breath mingling with

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