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 quiet whisper, she murmured, “She ate. She had porridge

then that Kristopher waved his hand, clearly irritated. “Take out the trash.

housekeeper hurried toward the

to

and knocked. “Aliza?” He didn’t wait for a response. Turning

looking as though she had just awakened. Sleep still clouded

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

over him,

her bedside. Instead of sitting on the bed as

asked, “Are you feeling any better? The housekeeper mentioned you only had porridge. You need more nutritious meals to recover, don’t you

stood and tucked a pillow behind her to