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.

if shifting the subject, she said lightly, “Did

replied with a small laugh. “But I’ll be traveling abroad soon, and I wanted

resting on the blanket. “I’m

to apologize to me,” Daxton said gently, his voice softening. After a brief pause, Carrie offered, “When

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

intensity in his gaze unmistakable. “Who are you planning to have a meal with?” His

his question as she moved toward the bedside. Filling a cup with water from the kettle, she tested the temperature before

despite his bandaged arm. “I asked you a question,” he repeated, his tone more insistent. “Who are

watching his frown deepen. She tilted her head, a hint of teasing in her voice.

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

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