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.”

he said,

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

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

between guilt and determination. Finally, he said, “I understand. I won’t let that child be born. Don’t worry, Lise. Whatever you want, I’ll

phone pressed to his ear.

the variety show,” Kristopher said, his voice steady as he glanced at Carrie. “What do

look up, poking at her food

Katrina’s identity had been revealed and everything settled,

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

at him thoughtfully for a

a moment, before nodding in satisfaction. He turned back to his phone.