Chapter 368:

Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Lise’s voice cracked with a mix of disbelief and sorrow as she inquired, “Kristopher, are you really leaving me?” Her words wavered, tinged with a heavy dose of hurt and a hint of fear. Kristopher’s grip on Carrie’s hand involuntarily tightened, causing her delicate skin to flush a bright red.

In that charged moment, the significance of his tightening grip went unnoticed by either of them.

Kristopher assured Lise with unwavering patience, “I’ll make sure you’re always taken care of, no matter what.” Lise’s voice rose sharply, tension running through every word. “That’s not quite what I’m getting at.

I long to be more than just someone in your life; I want to be your partner, your wife.”

Realizing the intensity in her words, she modified her approach, though her speech still raced forward, revealing her inner turmoil. “What I’m trying to say is… ” She trailed off, her words tumbling awkwardly.

Gathering her thoughts in a brief silence, she continued, “I acted foolishly back then.

things in anger was a

always hoped that you would pursue

you’d marry Carrie

flame for me, that’s why

love me,

faded into a soft, almost inaudible plea, her

word she uttered was a reflection of the

watched Kristopher with

physically separated, were bound together by this critical moment, anxiously awaiting Kristopher’s

a touch as he spoke in a quiet tone.

pushed harder. “Then divorce Carrie and marry me.

let out a breath, holding back his frustration. His tone remained calm as he replied, “Lise, I’ve always considered you like a sister. Back when I

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