Chapter 362:

“I refuse to be that person again.” She paused, carefully considering her next words. “If you can’t accept that—”

Before she could finish, Kristopher raised his uninjured hand in surrender, cutting her off with a tired smile. “Alright, alright,” he muttered. “I say one thing, and you respond with ten. Why are you so fiery now?”

Leaning back, he lifted his bandaged arm and gave her a pitiful look. “I’m injured. I saved your life. Can’t you be a little more considerate of your poor, bedridden husband?” His lips were cracked and dry, and his voice was hoarse.

Carrie rolled her eyes but relented, glancing at his lips, cracked and dry. “Drink some water,” she said, nudging the cup closer. “Your lips are about to crack.”

Kristopher didn’t move, tilting his head back dramatically. “I have no strength.”

amused, and picked up the cup, holding it to his lips. He took a

tried

Try it yourself,” Kristopher challenged, holding the

it aside and, in one swift motion, pulled her in by the back of her head. His lips claimed

here,” Carrie mumbled against his lips, her hands pressing against his chest in weak protest. “What if

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go. His uninjured arm slid around her waist, keeping

resisting, her hands softening against him.

the hospital room seemed to blur around them. Outside the door, Oliver paused mid-step. His hand hovered over the doorknob when he caught sight of the scene through the glass

bluntly asked, “So, what do you plan to do, Mrs. Norris?” Kristopher’s smile widened, and he echoed Oliver’s words with a teasing twist. “Exactly. Mrs. Norris, what will you do?” Carrie shot him an irritated look, clearly annoyed. It was only then that Oliver noticed their expressions seemed off, realizing too late that he had misspoken. He immediately fell silent and moved aside, eager to avoid making the situation more uncomfortable. When they finally arrived back at Bayview Villa, it was almost midnight, and the place was eerily quiet. As they got closer, Carrie heard raised voices coming from the front door. She rolled down the car window to

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