My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 587:

He savored the dish with deliberate calm.

The phone rang again. This time, Melany noticed and said kindly, “We’re all family here; there’s no need to stand on ceremony. If it’s something urgent for work, go ahead and take the call. They’ve already called twice—it must be important.”

Daxton’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, though his expression remained neutral. He hadn’t expected the Norris family to indulge Carrie so openly.

He felt a sense of relief, thankful for his thorough preparations. Without them, competing with Kristopher might have been impossible.

Daxton had always considered himself similar to Kristopher, but now, an unfamiliar pang of envy tugged at him. Kristopher had the quiet, unwavering support of his family—a luxury Daxton had never known.

Unlike Kristopher, he had always walked alone in the shadows. The thought lingered heavily as he silently picked up another shrimp, savoring the rich flavor.

didn’t eat now, he might not have the

the call, her voice low. “If it’s urgent, text me.

been to keep the conversation brief, but the voice on the

time for texting!” the detective said urgently. “Lise is destroying her evidence and

expression grew serious as she turned

his hand on the table, his tone resolute. “Carrie, don’t worry. Whatever this is about,

elderly couple. Trying to ease the situation, she said,

unease, responded softly, her eyelashes fluttering as she spoke. “Lise was the one who hired the shooter at the

and Melany exclaimed together,

She’s just an ordinary woman from a modest background. Kristopher is her

this is no small matter. Do you have