My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 548:

Kristopher remained by her side, silently adjusting a strand of her hair. Resigned to her situation, Carrie averted her gaze to the edge of her blanket, unwilling to meet his eyes as she quietly accepted his attentions.

Just then, a maid entered with a bowl of steaming porridge, her tone respectful as she asked, “Mr. Norris, would you like me to feed Mrs. Norris?”

“I’ll take care of it,” Kristopher replied, taking the bowl from her.

The maid nodded and adjusted the bed to a raised position.

Kristopher scooped up some oatmeal, briefly testing its warmth against his lips, then extended the spoon toward Carrie.

Carrie turned her head slightly, evading the spoon.

“You shouldn’t neglect your health, even if you’re upset with me. You’ll need your strength to argue, so eat up and get well. Then you can do as you please,” Kristopher urged gently, his voice tinged with a trace of humility.

Carrie glanced at him briefly but chose to remain silent.

Kristopher tried again, nudging the spoon closer. This time, Carrie accepted the oatmeal, eating

continued feeding her

he asked

giving a quiet, affirmative

to its flat position but noticed Carrie shifting

her need, he asked, “Do you

“Mrs. Norris isn’t able to walk yet. She’ll need to

Kristopher started to

looked taken aback, startled to see such a dignified figure tending to

moved Carrie. But now, her heart was too weary to feel

gripped the blanket firmly, whispering, “No need.” Though they had shared intimate moments before,

murmured reassuringly, “It’s okay. There’s nothing

the edge of the

nurse

and relented. “I’ll step outside. Let