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.

he might not have the chance later. Watching the

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

keep the conversation brief, but the voice on the other end was loud enough

for texting!” the detective said urgently. “Lise is destroying her evidence and filing immigration paperwork. If she leaves the country, we won’t be able to

Melany’s expression grew serious as

his hand on the table, his tone resolute. “Carrie, don’t worry.

couple. Trying to ease the situation, she said, “Melany, Shawn, this is a matter between young people.

as she spoke.

Shawn and Melany exclaimed together, their disbelief

of misunderstanding? She’s just an ordinary woman from

“Carrie, this is