My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 84:

Lise interjected with a gentle rebuke, “Hold on, he was merely teasing. Don’t take it so seriously.”

I suffer from a heart condition, so Kristopher tends to pamper me.

I’m aware I don’t possess Ms. Campbell’s grandeur.

Truly, at her age, she could go for something more refined.”

Kristopher quickly assumed that Camille was the mastermind from the previous night, the one who had taken Carrie to that club. He couldn’t help but attribute Carrie’s recent behavior to Camille’s influence, especially considering Camille’s provocative attire.

Choosing to ignore Camille, Kristopher turned his attention back to Carrie and remarked, “Seeing the company you keep, it’s no surprise your behavior has taken a turn for the worse!”

Carrie was used to shrugging off their veiled insults, but dragging Camille into this was a step too far. Her tone dripped with sarcasm as she shot back, “Well, isn’t this funny? A cheating husband and his mistress are trying to lecture me on friendship and fashion. If you need a mirror, try the bathroom. Get a real look at what kind of garbage you’ve become. Should I really be the one dressing conservatively? How about shutting up and actually acting like decent human beings for a change?”

“Carrie!” Kristopher’s voice boomed across the room.

Swiftly softening her voice, Lise intervened, “Please, Kristopher, don’t be upset. This is on me. Let’s not fight over this.”

Finding their presence unbearable, Carrie’s eyes drifted toward the doorway, seeking solace away from their judgmental stares.

Camille, witnessing Carrie’s defiance, almost erupted in applause but restrained herself. Instead, she confidently slid her credit card across the counter, declaring, “I’ll take this dress.”

However, Carrie interjected, casting a disdainful glance at Kristopher before she declined, “No, thank you. What a mess—I actually picked the same awful dress as Miss Nash. What a disaster! We should avoid repeating such a mistake.”

Her statement was a clear jab at Kristopher, hinting that marrying him had been an equivalent misjudgment.

Camille nodded in agreement, adding a snide remark, “Absolutely! With those white flowers? It’s obviously more fitting for a manipulator pretending to be pure and innocent.” The exchange of sharp words was brief, and Kristopher stood his ground, ready to counter any insult hurled his way.

“Don’t waste your breath trying to insult me—I’m not interested. Say whatever you want—I respect that, but I’m standing my ground, no matter what,” Carrie stated, her tone resolute.

With those final words, she turned on her heel and strode toward the fitting room.

Observing Kristopher being insulted by Carrie and her friend, Lise’s concern about facing Carrie’s wrath lessened. As Carrie’s assertiveness grew, Kristopher’s tolerance would certainly wane, finding her increasingly unbearable.

When Carrie slipped back into her regular attire and ushered Camille away, Lise feigned worry and approached Kristopher.

“Kristopher, I’m sorry for stirring up trouble between you and Ms. Campbell today. Don’t worry about me. Perhaps you should follow her. She might be strong-willed, but even the toughest need a bit of indulgence now and then. A little extra attention from you might just ease the tension,” she suggested softly.noveldrama

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