My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 938

Chapter 938:

Kelsey gave a small nod before turning her sharp gaze back to Alethea.

“Do you know Carrie?”

Alethea’s expression stiffened immediately. For a fleeting moment, panic flickered in her eyes before she quickly looked down, trying to compose herself.

But it was too late. Kelsey and Jacob had already caught the change in her demeanor. They didn’t need her to answer—they already knew. Kelsey’s voice turned cold.

“Tell me, what happened between you and Carrie?” She leaned in slightly, her gaze pressing down like a weight.

“You’d better tell the truth. No matter what you’ve done, I can still give you a chance. But if I have to find out on my own, I won’t be so forgiving.” Then, her voice dropped, each word deliberate.

“You know, Alethea, I hate liars the most.”

The warning was crystal clear.

Alethea had first arrived at the Hinks household from the orphanage, still learning

chest, her grip tightening on the small handbag in her lap. Her fingers curled around the soft fabric, knuckles blanching. She lowered her gaze, staring at the diamond-studded heels peeking out from beneath her dress. Her lips parted slightly, as if forming

between them before she finally spoke, her voice

first time I met Carrie, we were at a boutique. I wanted to shop in private, so I asked for the store to be cleared. But she provoked me into giving her ten million instead.” A

the rest on

mocked me, saying my figure wasn’t as good as hers. I was angry… so I ruined

a beat, she said flatly, “That doesn’t

her voice trembling

I’m someone who would

struggling to hold back her emotions—playing the

Kelsey hesitated.

believe that Carrie was the kind of person Alethea was describing. Even if the Morrison

wavering resolve,

believe me, you can check the security cameras at the

face remained unreadable. She merely responded with a quiet,

Alethea had hoped for. Unwilling to give up, she turned to

“Dad…” she pleaded softly.