My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 927:

Carrie offered a reassuring smile. “You bear no responsibility. Alethea has consistently shown animosity toward me. We’ve crossed paths twice previously at the mall, and she targeted me each time.”

Kyson’s expression registered surprise. “Did some conflict occur between you previously?”

From his question, Carrie immediately deduced that Marina had maintained discretion regarding her earlier encounters with Alethea. Her estimation of Marina elevated further—here was someone who honored her commitments.

“No.” Carrie shook her head with a light smile and explained casually, “We were strangers before these incidents, and I maintain no connections with the Hinks family. Perhaps we simply possess naturally incompatible temperaments.”

Kyson regarded Carrie with extraordinary tenderness in his gaze.

“You are remarkable,” he whispered. “If someone fails to appreciate you, they should examine the deficiency within themselves, not you.”

Kyson’s sentiment, Carrie’s expression clouded as her thoughts returned to their earlier

Hinks family?” she inquired softly.

“Nothing substantial. The Hinks family merely seeks to establish a presence in Isonridge through charitable initiatives at

networking opportunities and advantages that

carried insufficient weight to

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couldn’t prioritize Carrie and personal affection above all other considerations, when weighing a portion of potential profits against someone he genuinely cared for, he found himself willing to choose the latter—to sacrifice

Several days later…

early to prepare herself. Jenesis had informed her about an exclusive cocktail gathering in

invitations extended almost exclusively to the

makeup artist from her

an off-shoulder design that showcased her long,