My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1081:

The truth? He’d guessed what she was up to the moment he read her message yesterday.

That was why he’d made sure to carry the meds. Still, to keep the act going, he added with a straight face, “I take it daily—so I always keep it on me.”

The doctor turned the medicine bottle over in his hand, noting the seal was still unbroken. Odd. Had Kristopher actually been taking it every day?

Carrie noticed the pause and leaned forward slightly, concern etched on her face. “Is something wrong?” she asked. “Is there more damage?” She couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that the medication might be even worse than Kyson had claimed.

Kristopher had planned to plead ignorance. But at the sound of Carrie’s voice, he pivoted smoothly, his tone steady and unbothered. “I finished the last bottle yesterday. This one’s new.”

“Alright,” the doctor replied offhandedly, then addressed Carrie with a touch more focus. “From what I can see, there’s nothing alarming. The listed ingredients and symptoms check out. But I’ll need to run a test to be sure.”

pausing. “You can head straight to the scan. Turn left when you exit—should be right there. I’ve already informed the staff, so just check in with the doctor in

a hand in acknowledgment, his sleeve sliding down to reveal the shimmer of an expensive watch. He made sure it caught the light.

he said before his tone shifted to professional. “No metal is allowed inside the MRI room—not even jewelry.

“Ms. Campbell, could you go with him? Help remove

the latest

hesitation. She stood and looked at Kristopher. “Come

he replied with

a brief nod and

out, keeping a measured distance—exactly one

softened and slipped away. To her, Kristopher didn’t seem like someone hiding the truth. Even if the doctor laid it out for him plainly,

Kristopher a once-over and frowned.