Chapter 361:

His voice carried its usual warmth, patient and considerate. Carrie softened her tone even more.

“No, it’s fine. I’m just at the hospital, so I’m keeping my voice down.”

“Hospital?” Daxton’s voice quickened, laced with concern. “What happened? Are you alright?”

“It’s not me,” she began, then paused, glancing back at Kristopher. “Kristopher got injured.”

She had almost called him “a friend,” but remembering her recent promise to Kristopher to give their marriage another chance, she chose her words carefully.

Daxton fell silent for a few seconds. The quiet stretched, making Carrie uneasy.

said lightly, “Did you find

“But I’ll be traveling abroad soon,

flickering to Kristopher, his injured arm resting on the blanket. “I’m sorry, Daxton. I can’t make it right now… things are a

to me,” Daxton said gently, his voice softening. After a brief pause, Carrie offered, “When you’re back, let’s have that

he agreed. “Take care of yourself. I’ll talk to you when I’m

eyes were open now, sharp and fixed on her, the dark intensity in his gaze unmistakable. “Who are you planning to have a meal with?”

asked, avoiding his question as she moved toward the bedside. Filling a cup with water from

grip firm despite his bandaged arm. “I asked you a question,” he

no,” she explained, watching his frown deepen. She tilted her head, a hint of teasing in

wrist with a quiet scoff, leaning back against the pillow as though her words didn’t faze him. “You’re married now,” he said loftily, ignoring her playful jab. “You should be mindful of your status and avoid unnecessary

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