Chapter 434:

As she flipped the piece of beef for what felt like the hundredth time, Daxton’s tongs suddenly moved under hers, lifting the meat and setting it aside.

Carrie glanced up at him, her expression filled with confusion.

Daxton offered a slight smile. “It’s burnt.”

Carrie hesitated, biting her lip in silence.

Kristopher’s unexpected call had shattered the quiet moment between them.

cutting through the tension. “Are you

such a blunt question. For a brief moment, she couldn’t quite figure out what he was really getting at. She wasn’t

answered, “Well, we’ve been together for over two years. There

he doesn’t respect or trust you. If he did, there wouldn’t have been that argument earlier. I

and gentle, suddenly turned sharp. While his words were accurate and rational, they landed on Carrie

talk about her relationship with anyone. Being personally involved, it was hard to look at her relationship from an objective point of view. There were mistakes on both sides, and no one was entirely innocent or

hard time expressing himself. That cold attitude of his? It’s really more of a defense mechanism. Deep down, he’s actually soft-hearted, but

buying her explanation. “Carrie,

looking at this from an objective point of

from different backgrounds, and our personalities shape how we show affection, but sometimes, it’s the wrong way. If I were speaking from a wife’s perspective, it would be a different story. I would have told you he’s actually a good husband.” Before she could finish, she added, “Daxton, I consider you a great friend. But whether as a lifelong friend or as

expressive, was now unusually solemn. It was rare for her to speak to him with such formality, and it left him feeling uneasy. He had known

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