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.

up to his chest, he asked, “What do you

by the tie. For a moment, words eluded her. Finally, she muttered,

with care. “Great. I’ll wear

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

casual, but the way her neckline dipped slightly as she tilted her head gave her an air of unintentional allure. The soft curve

his head, hiding the sudden warmth creeping up his neck. “Just

Carrie, 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 tell me

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

doing during all that overtime? Want

gaze fell to her lips, slightly flushed and impossibly tempting. He leaned closer, his breath mingling with hers. “I don’t need noodles,” he

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