Chapter 465:

Kristopher frowned, his brow furrowing slightly. “Which friend? Camille?”

Carrie didn’t respond immediately, instead continuing to eat without sparing him a glance. After a few moments, she finally said, “The main issue here is Lise. If you want to pretend nothing’s wrong, I won’t stop you. But don’t try to shift the blame onto someone else—it’s pointless. This isn’t just some fabricated story. If there’s smoke, there’s fire. Instead of covering things up, you should tackle the problem at its root.”

With that, she picked up the piece of meat Kristopher had placed in her bowl and returned it to his.

Kristopher raised an eyebrow, amused by her defiance, and ate the piece of meat himself.

Turning to his grandparents, he joked, “Grandpa, Grandma, you see? Her temper is getting worse.”

Melany, quick to respond, smiled and said, “If your wife has a bad temper, then it’s your job to humor her. A good man knows how to spoil his wife. Only useless men try to act like kings in their own homes.”

playful, Melany’s underlying concern was evident. She couldn’t shake the feeling that the current calm between Kristopher and Carrie was fragile—like a storm brewing just below the surface. Lise’s lingering presence felt

dinner, Shawn and Melany retired to the guest room. Carrie took care to arrange for Melany’s maid to stay in Willow’s old room. While cleaning, the maid discovered a bag tucked beneath the bed. Curious, she picked it up and realized it was the same health supplement Billie had once prepared for Carrie back at

been left behind, the maid carried it to the kitchen without

passing by, the maid stopped her. “Mrs. Norris,

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gaze fell on the bag, and she immediately assumed Melany’s maid had brought it from the Norris mansion. With no reason to question it, she nodded.

the implications. The supplement Carrie had brought with her previously had already

find Kristopher leaning casually against the wall, his expression inscrutable. He offered a slight smirk as her gaze met his. “The Frees seem to embrace

responded with a noncommittal

with her indifference, Kristopher continued, “Are you still bothered by the issue with Lise? We’ve discussed this, haven’t we? Her project isn’t finished, and her current treatment won’t prolong her stay. I’m not scheming to

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