My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 944:

Her position as merely an adopted daughter meant that the preferential treatment she received stemmed solely from her consistent excellence and dedication to enhancing the Hinks family’s reputation. Should her actions result in scandal or disgrace, her adoptive parents would unhesitatingly sacrifice her to preserve their family’s standing. This risk had intensified after Carrie’s seemingly casual remarks in the banquet hall aroused suspicion in her adoptive parents.

To jeopardize her entire carefully constructed life merely to eliminate a romantic rival seemed increasingly foolhardy, especially considering that Carrie had not even secured an official relationship with Kyson. Their complex connection offered no guarantee that they would ultimately unite.

Alethea dismissed the conversation with a casual wave. “You should return first. I need to thoroughly evaluate this situation. Having been raised in Egoshire, involving myself in Orkset affairs requires careful deliberation rather than impulsive action.”

With these parting words, Alethea abruptly ended their interaction. She meticulously adjusted her attire, flashed a radiant smile, and hastened back toward the lively banquet hall.

Meanwhile, Kristopher searched the restroom for Aliza without success. Frustrated, he retraced his steps to the main gathering. There, he discovered Carrie encircled by the protective presence of the Morrison brothers and Kyson. She resembled an exquisite blossom flourishing against an austere backdrop, with everyone willingly serving as mere accessories to highlight her natural radiance.

A subtle smile graced her lips, but unlike conventional social expressions, this genuine smile illuminated her eyes, causing them to sparkle with captivating brilliance.

Kristopher experienced an unfamiliar sensation—a persistent discomfort deeply embedded within his heart, generating a continuous, throbbing ache.

A sudden, unbidden thought invaded his consciousness—this extraordinary beauty should have remained his possession.

Reflecting on his earlier harsh words to Carrie, he recognized that they had manifested more as jealous outbursts than legitimate grievances—resembling the desperate protestations of someone confronting their own powerlessness in obtaining what they truly desired.

His brow furrowed deeply, his expression revealing a complex mixture of self-derision and profound bewilderment.

How had a single woman managed to transform him into someone he scarcely recognized?

Aliza’s voice rang out, light yet laced with curiosity. “Kristopher? What are you doing here?”

Kristopher pivoted to find Aliza standing behind him, her face adorned with a soft smile.

The jealousy still simmered within him, stirred by the image of Carrie smiling at another man. Now, facing Aliza, guilt and unease washed over him like a cold shower, as though he’d been caught in an act of betrayal.

This discomfort prompted him to soften his tone considerably. “I stepped away to make a phone call, and when I returned to the restroom entrance, I waited for quite some time but didn’t see you emerge. I thought perhaps you’d already left, missed me in the crowd, and made your way back alone.”

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