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 gather germs. She’s in a fragile state right

the housekeeper hurried

proceeded to the

bedroom without difficulty and knocked. “Aliza?” He didn’t wait for a response. Turning the knob, he pushed the door open

was reclining in bed, looking as though she had just awakened. Sleep still clouded her eyes as she gazed at Kristopher. “Kristopher? Why

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

over him, softening the chill he had

approached slowly and made his way to her bedside. Instead of sitting on the bed as he usually did, he chose

asked, “Are you feeling any better? The housekeeper mentioned you

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