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.

box, pulling out a sleek tie. Holding it up to his chest,

framed perfectly by the tie. For a moment, words eluded her. Finally,

tucked the tie back into the box with care. “Great. I’ll wear it to work tomorrow. You can tie

“Why are you back so late?

slightly as she tilted her head gave her an air of unintentional allure. The soft curve of her

turned his head, hiding the sudden warmth creeping

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

waist and pulling her close. His voice dipped, filled with a teasing warmth. “You’re

up at him, confused. “You haven’t eaten? What were you doing during all that overtime? Want me to whip up some noodles? I think we’ve got

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

spoke volumes,