My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 981:

The tension in the house was palpable.

Sweat beaded on the housekeeper’s back. She avoided Kristopher’s gaze, focusing on her feet instead. “Mr. Norris, there’s been a misunderstanding… I didn’t notice you. I was on my way to buy groceries, but when I reached the main gate, I remembered I hadn’t taken out the kitchen trash yet.”

Worried Kristopher might not believe her, she gestured hurriedly toward the kitchen. “The trash is still there. I can fetch it now if you’d like to see.”

Kristopher’s gaze softened as he asked, “Where is everyone else? Where’s Aliza?”

The housekeeper replied sincerely, “Mr. Herrera is at the company, Mrs. Herrera has gone to Mrs. Quinn’s house, and Miss Herrera is resting in her room.”

Kristopher continued, “Has Aliza eaten?”

earlier.

“Take out the trash. Don’t leave it here to gather

hurried toward

proceeded to the second

and knocked. “Aliza?” He didn’t wait for a response. Turning the knob, he pushed the door open

had just awakened. Sleep still clouded her eyes as she gazed at Kristopher. “Kristopher? Why are you

face had lost some color, and suddenly, the haunting memory of her falling down the stairs, blood

wave of sorrow washed over him, softening the chill

of sitting on the bed as he usually did, he chose a stool next to

“Are you feeling any better? The housekeeper mentioned you only had porridge. You need more nutritious meals to recover,

propped herself into a sitting position. Observing this, Kristopher stood and tucked a pillow behind her to support