My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 572:

Ignoring Kristopher entirely, she returned to her bedroom, gathered her laptop and iPad, and headed for her study. Her actions were deliberate, every movement calculated to reinforce her disregard for him.

Kristopher remained standing in the hallway, a faint, bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He turned off his phone screen and slipped it into his pocket.

The maid hesitated, watching the tense scene unfold. Cautiously, she asked, “Mr. Norris, what would you like for lunch?” Assuming he would leave to see Lise after the cold exchange, she was surprised when he replied evenly, “Make a plate of ravioli for me as well and bring it to my study.”

Carrie, who was still within earshot, showed no reaction. Instead, she slammed the door to her study shut with a loud bang, the sound reverberating down the hall.

Locked in her study for most of the afternoon, Carrie only emerged briefly to use the restroom. As the sun set, Oliver arrived at Bayview Villa to seek advice from Kristopher on an upcoming dinner event.

bypassed Oliver and addressed her directly. “Any preferences for dinner tonight?” he

Kristopher, Carrie instructed the maid, “Please, something simple for dinner, and bring it to

sensed her withdrawal, saying, “Just so you

Norris, I assure you, I will escort Mr. Norris home

returned to the study, her lack of concern evident. As long as Kristopher wasn’t seeing Lise, he was free to meet whoever else he wished.

then instructed Oliver, “I need

Carrie, spoke louder, aiming his words toward the study. “Usually, Mrs. Norris selects your attire.

him a stern look. “If you can’t manage, I’ll find someone

sort it immediately.” He rushed to fetch

mood was sour throughout the dinner, where he