My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 517:

The man hesitated, his expression hardening. “Lise, it’s not just about the accident. The victim… that girl. Her background is—”

“I know you’ve done enough for me already,” Lise interrupted, standing abruptly and crossing the room to a nearby table. She retrieved a leather envelope and walked back to him, placing it in his lap. “You took the fall for my dad when no one else would, and you introduced Emilio to me, both of which I’m grateful for.”

She gestured toward the envelope, her movements sharp. “Take this. It’s enough to start something small. A café, maybe. Live quietly. You don’t need to be concerned about the past anymore.”

The man stared at the envelope, its corners worn, revealing the thick stack of cash inside—about forty to fifty thousand. He shook his head vehemently. “Lise, I didn’t come here for money. I volunteered to take the fall for your dad, and you already gave me a hundred thousand. I’m not greedy. You know that.”

“Take it,” she cut him off, her voice flat but firm. Turning her back to him, she walked toward the window and folded her arms across her chest. “There’s no need to talk about the past. I called you here because I need your help with something.”

his feet, clutching the envelope. “Don’t call it help,” he said, his tone almost

slowly, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “That woman’s pregnant.” Her voice cracked, but she swallowed hard and pushed through.

anymore.” She sank back onto the sofa, pressing her hands to her temples. Her words came out choked. “I can’t go back to the way things were… I just can’t. After living like this, after tasting what life could be—going back would be worse

at her, torn between guilt and determination. Finally, he said, “I understand. I won’t let that child

Kristopher leaned back in his chair, his phone pressed to his ear. Across from him, Carrie sat quietly,

schedule for the variety show,” Kristopher said, his voice steady as

food with a fork.

revealed and everything settled, the announcement wouldn’t carry much

gaze settling on her. “Whatever? This is our official announcement. Why aren’t

her fork. She looked at him thoughtfully for a moment before responding. “After the

before nodding in satisfaction. He turned back