My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 586:

Daxton, ever polite, turned toward Billie. “Mrs. Norris,” he greeted formally.

Though they were technically relatives, Daxton always addressed Billie with formality.

As a child, he had once called her by her name, only to be met with a stern glare. From then on, he had been perceptive enough to stick with “Mrs. Norris.”

Billie, preoccupied with maintaining appearances, barely spared Daxton a glance.

She had always treated Roberto’s side of the family with a distant, almost indifferent attitude.

She gave him a faint nod of acknowledgment before turning her focus back to Carrie. Daxton’s gaze lingered on her briefly before he lowered his eyes to conceal his thoughts.

and asked casually, “Didn’t Kristopher come with you today?” A flicker of sadness crossed Carrie’s eyes, though she

oblivious to the recent strain in Carrie

of the growing tension and had invited

subject. “Alright, let’s not talk about him. There are so many dishes

on Carrie accompanying her shopping, Billie relaxed, though she remained oblivious to

of cordiality, their interactions polite and harmonious on

sat quietly, his sharp eyes observing everything. He alone understood that this calm was merely a deceptive pause—the forewarning of

meal was ready soon enough, and it was clear the dishes had been carefully chosen to please Carrie. Every plate reflected her

and Melany, who typically preferred lighter fare, found themselves eating more spicy

set her fork down and stood, gently moving the few lighter dishes closer to the elderly couple. “Shawn, Melany, you don’t usually eat spicy food. Eating too much at once might upset

her tone affectionate. “You always look out for us. I haven’t been feeling well lately, and nothing has tasted quite right. I

return to her seat, her phone