My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 986:

Sometimes, saying less helped avoid misunderstandings.

After finishing her meal, Carrie wiped her mouth and glanced at Daxton. He was still lounging in his chair, casually flipping through a magazine.

She hesitated for a moment, searching for something to say. “When are you going back to work?”

Daxton set his phone down and met her gaze. “There’s nothing urgent today. I thought I’d stay home and keep you company.”

Carrie’s brow furrowed. She wasn’t a typical housewife—she had scripts to write, books to read, and deadlines to meet. There was always something demanding her attention, and truthfully, she didn’t need anyone to “keep her company.”

But relationships needed time and effort. Even though they shared a home now, it felt like they communicated less than they had back in college.

– 𝖁𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖉

passing a stationery store. It had been collecting dust

glanced back at Daxton, a hint of mischief sparking in

forming. “Have you forgotten? We used to play in college, and you lost to me every single time.” A memory stirred—the two of them hunched over a chessboard in the student lounge, laughter mingling

glint in her eyes. “Well, it’s been

widened. “Is

into his pocket, and moved to the living room. Clearing the coffee table, he set the sofa cushions on the

the chess set in her hands,

it on the table, and helped

pieces—delicately crafted glass

she noted with a smirk. “I guess there’s no rule about who goes first. How about we decide