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. With a quiet whisper, she murmured, “She ate. She had

then that Kristopher waved his hand, clearly irritated. “Take out the trash. Don’t leave

the housekeeper hurried toward

to

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

awakened. Sleep still clouded her eyes as she gazed at

suddenly, the haunting memory of her falling down the stairs, blood

him, softening the chill he had

sitting on the bed as he usually

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

position. Observing this, Kristopher stood and tucked a