My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 670:

“I don’t,” Marina stammered, her voice faltering as she bit her lip. She struggled to find an explanation that wouldn’t make her seem foolish or petty. If she admitted she’d thought Carrie was Reece’s lover, she’d only embarrass herself further, revealing not just her jealousy but also her lack of tact.

She couldn’t embarrass herself like that.

Nearby, hidden among the crowd, Aliza let out a relieved sigh. Marina hadn’t implicated her. Sensing her window to escape, Aliza quietly slipped through a side door.

None of the staff would speak against her—she’d made sure of that. As long as she denied any involvement, no one could trace this back to her.

Reece turned to Carrie, his tone softening. “I shouldn’t have brought you here today. Let’s go. I’ll take you home.”

“Reece…” Kyson started, his voice hesitant. He wanted to persuade Reece to stay, but the words caught in his throat.

left now, it would create an undeniable rift between the Morrisons and the Websters. Moreover, he had just begun to connect

Her voice was soft but

calming gesture. “Reece, Ms. Webster has already apologized. If we leave now, it might seem like we’re being unreasonable.” Her voice carried a measured warmth as she added, “It’s my first time in Isonridge, and Mr. Webster helped me the other day. Ms. Webster and I… well, we’ve gotten to know each other through this little misunderstanding.” She glanced around the crowd meaningfully, her eyes lingering on the spot where Aliza had been. “Besides, it’s better to deal with open hostility than

didn’t directly accept Marina’s apology, her words served as an

a faint sense of relief mixed with something unfamiliar—a budding admiration for

hesitated before asking softly, “Are you really Reece’s cousin? Our families have known each

he answered, “I should’ve explained better.

“Granduncle?” The term seemed

widened as realization dawned. “Ms. Campbell…” he began, his voice tinged with disbelief. “Are

with whispers and

so young, in his twenties.