My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 526:

The warmth vanished entirely from Carrie’s expression, replaced by a sharp edge. Her tone turned cold. “You’re with Lise? Where are you two going?”

Kristopher, balancing the conversation and the urgency to board, quickly explained, “There’s a project issue overseas, so I need to go to Steu Skua. Lise’s heart medication ran out, so I’m bringing her along to refill it. It’s just convenient timing.”

Carrie let out a soft, bitter laugh. “How very convenient.”

The wind whistled loudly through the phone, and Kristopher didn’t seem to catch the bite in her tone. He continued, “Don’t be weighed down by the elders’ expectations. We don’t have to push ourselves. Before, we only talked about planning for a baby to reassure my family. You shouldn’t feel pressured.”

handle everything as quickly as I can and come back soon. Oliver is managing the wedding details, so nothing will be delayed. I have to board now and turn off

voice barely above a whisper as she said

Carrie stood frozen, the phone still pressed to her ear as if clinging to the conversation. Slowly, she lowered the phone and

her came from love, that his talk of

she had spun for herself. Around her, life went on—people moved past her, chatting and laughing, oblivious to the hollow ache taking root inside her. Eventually, she pulled herself together, tucking the report and her phone back into her bag. Lowering her gaze, Carrie placed a hand over her abdomen

the bustling crowds go about their lives. The same loneliness she had battled for years crept back, settling into her bones. Carrie’s chest tightened as a wave of loneliness crashed over her. Her mother was gone. Gracie was still in poor health. She had no one to confide in, no one to share this moment

into her bag, pulling out her phone. Scrolling through her contacts, she paused on Camille’s number. At least kindness had brought her one

black Audi glided to a stop in front of Carrie, its polished exterior gleaming under the late afternoon sun. The rear window rolled

closer, startled by the sight of