Chapter 383:

Carrie’s gaze followed their retreating figures and noticed a car parked nearby. Through the rear window, she caught a glimpse of a provocative figurine in the backseat. The car was unfamiliar, and Carrie had no interest in digging into the Campbell family’s shady social circles.

Her gaze turned back to the guard, who remained standing protectively in front of her. His expression held a trace of sympathy. “Mrs. Norris,” he said gently, “it’s a new era now. No one expects you to blindly obey your parents anymore. Sometimes, the family you come from can be more terrifying than strangers. It’s good that you’ve broken away.”

Carrie gave him a polite smile, appreciating his words but not lingering on them. She wasn’t one to share her troubles or seek pity. “Thank you,” she said simply.

The guard nodded and stepped back, allowing her to move on. Carrie turned to head inside when she spotted Kristopher and Billie approaching from the other end of the corridor. Kristopher’s eyes swept over her, as if checking to make sure she hadn’t been harmed or upset. “Mom said the Campbell family showed up again?” he asked, his voice low but firm.

Carrie nodded, a hint of gratitude in her eyes. “Yes.”

guards stopped them. They didn’t get into the

her presence wasn’t needed, offered a lighthearted smile. “I’ll go upstairs and confirm

skepticism apparent. “This hospital already has all our data.

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glare. “They’re really helpful! I personally arranged for this doctor.

you sure you haven’t been

look. “What are you on about? It’s a friend

fell quiet at her words. The Norris family relied on the medication prescribed by

turned to Carrie, his hands resting on her shoulders as he looked deeply into her eyes. “Did

her hand into his suit pocket. It wasn’t that she was cold, but dealing with Tristan and Cindy

nose and then pulled her into his arms. “What’s wrong? Is it the Campbell family that’s bothering

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