My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 559:

Kristopher’s face drained of emotion, his weariness palpable. “This has nothing to do with Lise,” he said firmly. “Don’t let Daxton’s words poison your mind. He wants to drive a wedge between us. He hates me and just wants to see us fall apart.”

A bitter laugh escaped Carrie’s lips, sharp and hollow. “And why is it that you can trust Lise, but I can’t trust Daxton? Let me remind you, even before Daxton came back, Lise had already done everything in her power to destroy me. No one needed to stir up trouble for her—she’s perfectly capable of that on her own.”

Kristopher’s jaw tightened as frustration boiled beneath his calm exterior. “I know Lise has made mistakes,” he admitted, his tone laced with exasperation. “She’s petty, jealous, and manipulative. But she wouldn’t go as far as murder.”

He paused, then added, “Everyone has a motive for what they do. Even if Lise is a bad person, what would she gain by killing you?”

Carrie’s gaze turned cold, her lips curving into a sardonic smile. “Wouldn’t she? Are you really that naive, Kristopher? Without me in the picture, she’d finally have what she’s always wanted—to be Mrs. Norris.”

his voice rising for the first time. “I’ve already told her I’m sending her abroad. No matter what happens,

Carrie shot back, her voice dripping with mockery. “You two dated before.” She rolled her eyes.

Kristopher said, his voice faltering. He sighed, his shoulders slumping as the fight drained from him. “It’s just not happening.

argue further, Carrie turned away and buried herself deeper under the

of the bedroom. As he entered the hallway, Oliver appeared, heading toward him. His gaze immediately landed on Kristopher’s injured wrist, his eyes widening in alarm. “Mr.

wrist.

doctor in tow. Kristopher was already seated at his desk, engrossed in a series of reports. The doctor approached swiftly, inspecting the wound with

like I got bitten by some rabid animal.

straightened, his expression firm. “Mr. Norris, human bites are actually more prone to infection than animal bites. The

hospital. As he relayed the doctor’s request, the latter began