Chapter 436:

But he quickly shook off the thought, dismissing it with a small shake of his head. Someone as pure as her deserved to remain in her untarnished world, an ivory tower that would always stay untouched.

He placed the pen back in its box and drove off into the night, swallowed by the darkness.

Meanwhile, Carrie trailed behind Kristopher as they entered the living room. As the door clicked shut behind them, Carrie instinctively pulled her hand from his and took a step back, creating a brief distance.

Her voice was cold as she asked, “Why are you back?”

“I came back because I wanted to,” Kristopher answered, pulling her hand once more and guiding her to the sofa. He settled down and then pulled her into his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist, his hands sliding under her shirt to softly trace the curve of her skin.

Hours passed, the anger fading like a storm that had blown over.

asked, “Did you

He rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice playful. “My wife almost left me for another man, and you think I’d be worried

it wouldn’t be with your nephew. I’m not into that kind of thing. If every man in the world were gone, I still wouldn’t choose anyone

upset over that? The plane was shaking, I was stuck writing a contract for hours, and my head was

push any further. Instead, she quipped, “If Mr. Norris can’t control his mouth, he might as well donate it to

He cupped the back of her head

kiss left him craving more. He lifted her in his arms, smiling. “Maybe there’s something else I’d like to give you… like a

nudged his shoulder with a playful punch. “Why not

I’ll love whatever you give me,” Kristopher replied, his dark eyes filled with deep affection as

noticed a lingering scent of barbecue smoke on her and immediately sat up, pushing Kristopher aside.

desire, Kristopher took her hand. “A little smoke doesn’t bother me,” he

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