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.

she said lightly, “Did you find anything out

laugh. “But I’ll be traveling abroad soon, and I

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

never need to apologize to me,” Daxton said gently, his voice softening. After

of yourself. I’ll talk to you

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 his words

are you awake?” she asked, avoiding his question as she moved toward the bedside. Filling a cup with water from the kettle, she tested the temperature before placing it on the table.

warning, Kristopher caught her wrist, his grip firm despite his bandaged arm. “I asked you a question,” he repeated, his tone

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

released her 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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