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?”

of Aliza devouring takeout earlier. With a

waved his hand, clearly irritated. “Take out the trash. Don’t leave it here to

the housekeeper hurried toward the

to

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

reclining in bed, looking as though she had just awakened. Sleep still clouded her eyes as she

color, and suddenly, the haunting memory of her falling down the stairs, blood staining

sorrow washed over him,

Instead of sitting on the bed as he usually

mentioned you only had porridge. You need more nutritious meals to

Observing this, Kristopher stood