My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 551:

Kristopher’s expression didn’t falter. Instead, he gave a faint smile. “You seem to have some strength back,” he said lightly. “Enough to argue with me.”

Carrie’s face hardened. Without a word, she hurled the glass to the floor. It shattered into jagged pieces, the sound reverberating through the quiet room. A shard caught her arm, leaving a thin, bright line of blood that began to bead and drip.

Kristopher’s eyes darkened with pain as he reached for her arm, but she jerked away, her voice sharp. “What? Do you want me to have deeper scars?”

For a moment, his composure cracked, the hurt flickering in his eyes, but his voice remained soft. “I’ll call the doctor to tend to your wound,” he said. “Then I’ll go back to the office.”

He stepped aside to make the call. Carrie watched him coldly as he gathered his laptop and files. He sighed softly before leaving the room, closing the door behind him. Only after he was gone did Carrie relax slightly.

to clean up the broken glass, and the doctor came to redress Carrie’s wound. As he worked, he spoke gently, though his voice carried a

losing a child. No one can truly grasp your grief, but it’s important to remember—this was an accident. No one

your anger at those who care for you will only deepen your pain. One day, if you regret it, you won’t be

eyes reddened, but no tears fell. She lay there, her gaze distant, offering no response.

laptop open on his lap. He hadn’t returned to the office as promised but chose to stay nearby. Doctors and nurses stole glances at him as they passed, astonished that a

month passed in this agonizing limbo. Carrie remained in the hospital, withdrawn and silent, her

corridor. But after that day, he no longer dared to visit her while she was

bench during the day and retreating to an empty room for short naps after

this up. You haven’t been eating, barely sleeping. Even the strongest man has his limits. Punishing

fixed on the documents before him. “How’s the investigation going?”