My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 523:

Carrie hesitated. The hospital hadn’t contacted her about her test results yet, and she hadn’t experienced any morning sickness lately. A nagging doubt crept into her mind: perhaps it was just a passing stomach bug. If she were to suddenly announce her pregnancy and it turned out to be a false alarm, it would make her and the entire Norris family the laughingstock of the social scene.

After a moment, Carrie forced a soft smile. “I’ve been taking it easy lately, maybe that’s why I’ve gained a bit of weight.”

Mrs. Quinn, her eyes narrowed with skepticism, interjected, “My family’s doctor is renowned as a top fertility expert. Several of my relatives conceived after following his treatments. You really should go to the hospital for another check-up. This is your first pregnancy, and without experience, you might be blissfully unaware.”

Carrie nodded obediently. “I had a check-up a few days ago. I should have the results in a couple of days.”

“Three in a row! I’m on a roll,” Mrs. Quinn exclaimed, triumphantly snatching a card from the maid. “You claimed to know how to play, but you’re losing money hand over fist. Go back to your chores!” Billie snapped at the maid, her irritation evident. She then gestured for Carrie to take the maid’s seat.

These women were gambling with stakes far beyond what a maid’s meager wages could cover.

The maid was merely a placeholder, her losses directly impacting Billie’s wallet. After several unlucky hands, Billie’s heart began to sink. As they resumed the game, the women’s chatter filled the room.

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Carrie focused intently on building the strongest possible hand, aiming for powerful flushes and impressive combinations rather than settling for small, easy wins. Lost in the game, Carrie ignored the idle gossip, treating the game as serious business.

Mrs. Diaz, having lost multiple hands to Carrie’s skillful plays, was visibly upset. Her expression darkened. Suddenly, Mrs. Diaz broke the silence. “There’s a saying online that men only behave when they’re six feet under. Cory seemed so honest, but who would have thought he’d fall for that unremarkable woman?”

Billie’s face soured. “Cory’s always been naive. He desperately wanted a son, and that scheming woman took advantage of him.”

From their conversation, Carrie realized that Mrs. Diaz was related to Cory’s wife’s family. No wonder she was so hostile towards Carrie.noveldrama

“Or maybe he wasn’t fooled. That woman may seem ordinary, but who knows what kind of mastermind is pulling her strings.” Mrs. Diaz’s gaze landed on Carrie. “I heard that this sly homewrecker graduated from the same high school as you.”

Carrie paused momentarily, then replied calmly, “Ailyn was a classmate, but we lost touch years ago. I only learned about what happened when I saw Cory at the class reunion.”

Though Mrs. Diaz hadn’t explicitly named Ailyn, the connection between Carrie and Ailyn was clear. The subtle implication was that Carrie might have introduced a troublemaker into Cory’s life. Billie, oblivious to the underlying jab, frowned at Carrie. “We should keep our family’s dirty laundry private. If you knew about this, you should have told me immediately.” Billie had always prioritized her brother Cory over anyone else. Even though her attitude toward Carrie had softened, her loyalty to Cory remained unwavering.

Carrie remained polite and composed. She sidestepped the issue, saying quietly, “Kristopher was there at the time.”

Mrs. Diaz raised an eyebrow and smirked. “Your daughter-in-law has a sharp tongue, Billie. She silenced you with a single sentence.”

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