My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 696:

Kristopher countered with a nostalgic tone, “They say even a brief relationship deserves lasting feelings. We shared over two years as husband and wife; that bond isn’t severed by mere paperwork.” He leaned in, his voice softening.

Flustered by his closeness and the implied intimacy, Carrie found herself at a loss for words.

“Daxton, please step in.” Daxton moved forward, positioning Carrie protectively behind him.

Kristopher scoffed, rising to his full height, his fingers tightening around Aliza’s wrist in a grip fueled by frustration.

Aliza exclaimed in pain, “Mr. Norris, that hurts! Please, let go!”

Snapped out of his daze by her cry, Kristopher looked down and noticed his hold on Aliza.

a look of disgust, he released her wrist as if discarding something awful. Approaching,

Carrie was

appeared unaffected by the situation. She hadn’t sought Kristopher’s

the unfolding drama, her brother calmly sipping tea on

“Bro, can’t you see Carrie’s

finished his tea and murmured, “Why has everyone gathered around such a

too crowded. I won’t be in the way here.” She then walked back to the sofa and took a seat. Marina paused in astonishment. Then she gave Kyson a

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didn’t pick you either. At least she was once with me, but she would never choose you— not then, not

if words were unnecessary. “Everyone has their history. Don’t cling to a moment

laughed dismissively. “Better to have been together