My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 379

Chapter 379:

Camille sighed. “Much the same. I'm hardly one to talk. Albin and | are just figuring things out as we go.” With a

bitter smile, Camille added, “You know, Carrie, life has a way of coming full circle. The challenges meant for you

can’t be escaped.”

Carrie's eyes dropped to the coffee table's corner, her gaze distant and contemplative.

After their meal, Camille left to meet Albin, and they said their goodbyes outside the office. Carrie decided to

return to her apartment to pick up a few personal items.

As she stood by the road to hail a taxi, a high-end car abruptly pulled up in front of her. Anxiety fluttered in

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Carrie's chest as the window lowered, revealing Billie's face to her. Billie wore a dark suit with a large pearl

pinned at the collar. Combined with her expressionless face, she looked as if she were on her way to a funeral.

Carrie's hand tightened into a fist before relaxing. In a gentle tone, she said, “Billie, this is quite the surprise.”

Unmoved, Billie responded flatly, “This isn’t by chance. | was looking for you.”

“Hmm?” Carrie's brow furrowed, a hint of puzzlement in her gaze. This was a first; Billie had never actively

sought her out, as they usually maintained their separate existences without crossing paths.

“Get in the car,” Billie said, her impatience evident.

With the driver remaining still, Carrie opened the car door herself and slid in next to Billie. As they joined the flow

of traffic, the driver accelerated.

Billie, wrapping a shawl embedded with gems around her shoulders, eyed Carrie's stomach. “Still no news?”

Carrie caught the implication immediately, her hand reflexively covering her stomach. “Not yet.”

Billie shifted her stare away slowly, maintaining her even tone. “You're considering children with Kristopher, you

should really be thorough with your medical visits. This child will be Kristopher’s first. It’s not a matter to take

lightly.”

Carrie felt a sting from Billie's remarks, perceiving herself reduced to merely a vessel for childbirth. Having

chosen not to pursue a divorce from Kristopher, she found herself unable to openly confront Billie. Yet, she was

determined not to return to the restrictive, stifling existence she had previously endured.

Every unequal relationship was doomed to fail eventually; oppression couldn't last forever. With a hesitant tone,

she softly replied, “I'm up to date with all my health check-ups.”

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Billie glanced at her with clear disdain. “But pre-pregnancy screenings are different from regular health exams.”

Tracing the seams of her pants with her fingers, Carrie kept her gaze down. After a brief pause, she looked back

up at Billie, her mind already set on what to say.

Carrie said softly, “Then I'll call Kristopher to join us. After all, pregnancy involves both of us, and it’s not enough

for justto get checked.”

It's often noted that the dynamics between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are heavily influenced by the

husband. Unable to confront Billie directly, Carrie decided to let Kristopher handle his mother.

Billie felt an urge to respond sharply. Her interactions with Carrie had often been more akin to those with a

subordinate, and she was accustomed to Carrie's usual compliance. The recent assertiveness in Carrie's

behavior was unsettling for Billie. Yet, upon reflection, Billie recognized the validity of Carrie's point. Her

intentions were aimed at considering the well-being of future generations, not creating difficulties for Carrie.