My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 496:

“Huh?” The nurse glanced between Kristopher and Daxton, her face flushing with embarrassment. “Oh, I’m so sorry! I didn’t realize. My mistake.” She hurried off, mumbling apologies.

Daxton remained quiet, his deep eyes flashing briefly with a complicated emotion as Kristopher approached. “All settled,” Kristopher said flatly, ignoring the tension in Daxton’s expression. He pulled a receipt from his pocket and stuffed it into Daxton’s shirt. “Pay me back when you get home.”

Carrie turned to Kristopher, her tone lightening as she tried to ease the atmosphere. “Let’s take Daxton to get something to eat before we drop him off.”

“He looks like he hasn’t eaten in days,” Carrie said, reaching for Kristopher’s hand with a playful pinch. But he grabbed her hand firmly, holding it in place. His gaze turned cold as he replied, “Your friend is at our place. I’ll have Oliver take you home now.”

Carrie furrowed her brows. “Camille? How did she end up at our house?” She pulled out her phone and checked her messages, but there were no notifications from Camille on WhatsApp.

to keep his tone even. “How would I know? She’s full

His answer seemed plausible,

Daxton with concern etched

calm but tinged with irritation. “I’ll escort him home. Even if I

hesitated, her unease growing.

I took a hit for you last time, that was way worse than what he’s

careful with

head slightly, his expression mocking. “I’m not his nursemaid. He has staff who can handle all

Carrie softened her tone.

“You don’t need to trouble yourself, Carrie. It’s just a small injury. I’ll be fine.” His tone was even, almost too polite. “Besides, I wouldn’t want to disrupt

hotel, Kristopher had been certain Daxton’s injury was no accident, convinced it was another