My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 582:

The memory of Kristopher and Lise, entwined in the private room of the Oasis Club, surged forward like bile in her throat. Her stomach churned violently.

She stumbled to the bathroom, gripping the edge of the sink to steady herself. The image was seared into her mind—Lise’s smug smile, Kristopher’s betrayal. She barely made it to the toilet before vomiting.

The thought cut her like glass: How could he even bear to be near the woman responsible for their child’s death?

The next morning, Carrie awoke to an empty bed. Kristopher still hadn’t returned.

According to the maid, he’d flown abroad on a business trip, though she doubted the truth of it. Was he avoiding her, or was he truly preoccupied? She didn’t know, and the ambiguity gnawed at her.

She opened WhatsApp, scrolling aimlessly. Kristopher’s chat was buried at the bottom of her list, a grim reminder of how long it had been since he’d checked in on her.

he’d once nurtured—the texts, the small

blankly at her screen, a message from Daxton popped to the top of her chat list. “Carrie, how are you feeling? The investigator told me there’s been progress on your case.” She hesitated before typing back. “Yes, we’ve uncovered more evidence. It proves Lise orchestrated everything. But it’s still not enough to

swiftly, his warmth palpable even through text. “Want to meet up and talk? Don’t bottle it all up alone.” Carrie stared at the words, her fingers hovering over

v el s . com is your destination

Let me know when you’re free.” After ending

with Ruby and Camille still buzzed in her thoughts. Kristopher’s absence was a blessing in disguise; it gave her the freedom to act

on her way out,

staff was in full swing, but she wanted buy-in from her team. Ruby and Camille would join her shortly, and together, they’d chart

already filled by the time

employees had grown restless, their days spent clocking in and out

insecurity loomed like a dark cloud over

Her hair was tied back