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.

Kelsey had used this tone with her was years ago—when Alethea had first arrived at the Hinks household from the orphanage, still

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 words she didn’t

them before she

Carrie, we were at a boutique. I wanted to shop in private, so I asked for the store to be cleared. But she provoked

the rest on

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

Alethea carefully. After a beat, she said flatly, “That doesn’t sound like something Carrie would

with tears, her voice trembling as

I’m someone who would lie

her lower lip, as if struggling to hold back her emotions—playing the

Kelsey hesitated.

of person Alethea was describing. Even if the Morrison family didn’t have the same wealth as the Hinks, it was absurd to think Carrie would resort to

mother’s wavering resolve, Alethea

the security

merely responded with a

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

“Dad…” she pleaded softly.