Chapter 205 Carrie found herself unexpectedly enveloped in Kristopher’s arms, her cold cheek pressed against his broad, rain-dampened chest.

The sudden warmth of his body sent a momentary surge of panic through her.

She tilted her head upward, locking eyes with him.

His gaze, sharp and unyielding.

pierced through her like a blade searching for weakness.

That look-she had always dreaded it.

It was a mirror reflecting her vulnerability, a look that used to dissolve her resolve and draw out playful coaxing words she didn’t know she possessed.

But not anymore.

once the anchor to her fear of upsetting him,

eroded.

a

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voice, now ice-cold, cut through

“Mr.

your memory must be

of times-I have no interest in entangling myself with

his grip tightened as if she

of rain-soaked wood and a faint herbal aroma clung to him, stirring a

realized how easily

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