My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1022:

At that, Jenesis let out a soft laugh, her eyes shining with a mix of affection and bittersweet pride. “I can’t believe I’m going to be a great-aunt. I still feel young—at least in spirit—but the years don’t lie.”

“Aunt Jenesis, don’t be silly,” Carrie teased. “You are young. Whenever we’re out together, people always ask if we’re sisters!”

Jenesis laughed again, shaking her head in mock disbelief. As they continued to chat, they noticed a nearby shopper picking out baby clothes, reminding them of their original mission.

They exchanged a knowing glance—and burst into laughter.

Moments later, they were diving enthusiastically into their shopping, their arms quickly filling with tiny onesies, blankets, and newborn essentials.

By the time they finished, they had amassed quite a haul. But just as they were about to head out, Carrie winced slightly and looked down at her foot. Her ankle was red, slightly swollen where her leather shoe had rubbed against the skin.

looked so cute fresh out of the box. I just slapped them on without doing the fitting walk,” she said with

pretty far. You shouldn’t walk all that way like this. I’ll ask

nodded without protest. “Alright.

store, the aroma of freshly baked

a little hungry, she turned to Jenesis and said, “I’ll take the escalator down to grab a loaf

parking lot with the sales

of laughter erupted behind her. A

your next adventure at

the escalator slowly descended, Carrie found herself with nowhere to move. She hoped—futilely—that the kids wouldn’t jump

rapidly closing the distance between them and Carrie. Tensing, she pressed herself to the side, gripping the handrail tightly even though she knew it wouldn’t do much good—it moved with the stairs, offering little stability if things went

dark figure bounded up the escalator—fast,