My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 579:

Oliver hesitated, his eyes shifting between Lise and Kristopher, uncertain whether to intervene. Kristopher’s expression grew colder, his voice sharpening with impatience. “Oliver, am I no longer clear in my orders?” Stunned, Oliver promptly moved to escort Lise, his manner courteous. “Ms. Nash, Mr. Norris is in good hands with his doctor. You’re not well, so allow me to escort you home to rest. Mr. Norris would worry if anything were to happen to you.” His words were so carefully chosen that refusing them would make Lise appear unreasonable.

With a soft sigh, Lise lowered her hand and rose to her feet. “Kristopher, I’ll leave for now. I won’t burden you with my concerns, but please, take care not to worry me either, alright?”

“Alright,” Kristopher murmured, his attention still directed at the ground.

Camille was reluctant to return to Albin’s residence.

Carrie’s lease at Ripples Community was still active, and most of her possessions remained there. She decided to escort Camille back to the modest apartment, allowing her some space to stay alone and contemplate her next steps regarding Albin.

Exiting the elevator, they encountered Ruby, who was disposing of trash. Ruby appeared messy in her pajamas, her hair resembling a tangled bird’s nest, looking as though she hadn’t left her apartment in days.

“Ruby…” Carrie greeted, taken aback.

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At the sound of her name, Ruby looked up, equally surprised to see them. “Oh, what are you two doing here?”

“Camille had a bit of a conflict with her boyfriend,” Carrie explained. “I thought it would be good for her to stay at my place for a while.”

“Hey Ruby, looks like we’re neighbors now. If you need anything, let me know,” Camille offered cheerfully.

“Sure,” Ruby responded distractedly, turning to head back inside with her trash bag.

“Ruby!” Carrie called after her, a note of concern in her voice.

When Ruby faced her again, Carrie gestured to the trash in her hand. “Weren’t you on your way to take that out?”

“Oh, right. I had a drink earlier. My mind’s a bit foggy,” Ruby admitted, touching her forehead with a sigh. She then walked back to the stairwell, disposed of the trash in the bin, and came back.

Carrie watched her closely, frowning slightly. “Ruby, are you alright? You seem off.”

“It’s nothing,” Ruby replied casually. “I’ve just been home a lot lately, not working. Feels like my brain is getting a bit rusty.”

“Not working? Is your company on a break or something?” Carrie asked, a sense of foreboding creeping into her voice.

In response, Ruby dropped the bombshell. “I got fired.”

Trying to maintain a brave face, Ruby smiled and gave Carrie’s shoulder a reassuring pat. “It’s okay.”noveldrama

“I’ve been grinding nonstop for years, hardly ever taking time off. All that stress has aged me. Think of this as an overdue break.”

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