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.”

by chance. I

was a first; Billie had never actively sought her out,

the car,” Billie said,

remaining still, Carrie opened the car door herself and slid in next to

with gems around her shoulders,

caught the implication immediately, her hand reflexively covering her stomach.

stare away slowly, maintaining her even tone. “You’re considering children with Kristopher, you should really be thorough with your medical visits. This child will be Kristopher’s first. It’s not a matter to take

not to pursue a divorce from Kristopher, she found herself unable to openly confront Billie. Yet, she was determined not to return to the

to fail eventually; oppression couldn’t last forever. With a hesitant tone, she softly replied, “I’m

at her with clear disdain. “But

a brief pause, she looked back up at Billie, her

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