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

traveling abroad soon, and I wanted to grab a meal with you before I

on the blanket. “I’m sorry, Daxton. I can’t make it right now… things are a bit complicated

After a brief pause, Carrie offered, “When you’re back, let’s have that meal.

agreed. “Take care of yourself. I’ll talk

and Carrie lowered her phone, turning toward Kristopher. His 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?” His voice was low, hoarse from disuse, but

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

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

but laugh softly at his possessive expression. “Daxton wanted to see me before heading abroad. I told him no,” she explained, watching his frown deepen. She tilted her head, a hint of teasing in her voice. “What’s this? Are you jealous?” Rather than being

him. “You’re married now,”

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