Chapter 379:

Camille sighed. “Much the same. I’m hardly one to talk. Albin and I are just figuring things out as we go.” With a bitter smile, Camille added, “You know, Carrie, life has a way of coming full circle. The challenges meant for you can’t be escaped.”

Carrie’s eyes dropped to the coffee table’s corner, her gaze distant and contemplative.

After their meal, Camille left to meet Albin, and they said their goodbyes outside the office. Carrie decided to return to her apartment to pick up a few personal items.

As she stood by the road to hail a taxi, a high-end car abruptly pulled up in front of her. Anxiety fluttered in Carrie’s chest as the window lowered, revealing Billie’s face to her. Billie wore a dark suit with a large pearl pinned at the collar. Combined with her expressionless face, she looked as if she were on her way to a funeral.

Carrie’s hand tightened into a fist before relaxing. In a gentle tone, she said, “Billie, this is quite the surprise.”

Billie responded flatly, “This isn’t by chance. I was looking for

first; Billie had never actively

the car,” Billie said, her

driver remaining still, Carrie opened the car door herself and slid in next to Billie. As they

with gems around

immediately, her hand reflexively covering her

maintaining her even tone. “You’re considering children with Kristopher, you should really be thorough with your medical visits.

sting from Billie’s remarks, perceiving herself reduced to merely a vessel for childbirth. Having chosen not to pursue a divorce from Kristopher, she found

With a hesitant tone, she softly replied, “I’m up to date with

glanced at her with clear disdain. “But pre-pregnancy screenings are different from regular health

with her fingers, Carrie kept her gaze down. After a brief pause, she looked

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