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.

show was about to begin. If he didn’t eat now, he might not have the chance later. Watching the fun on an empty stomach was never an

“If it’s

intention had been to keep the conversation brief, but the voice on the other end was loud enough for everyone at the table to

urgently. “Lise is destroying her evidence and filing immigration

in the room thickened instantly. Melany’s expression grew serious as she

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

glanced nervously between Carrie and the elderly couple. Trying

she spoke. “Lise was

and Melany exclaimed together,

“Could there be some kind of misunderstanding? She’s just an ordinary woman from a modest

is no small matter. Do