Chapter 472:

The playful banter wrapped around them like a warm blanket, dissolving the day’s tension.

Carrie scrunched her nose, more irked by his smirk than his teasing. This version of Kristopher—the chatty, mischievous one—was somehow more annoying than his usual distant demeanor.

Kristopher’s attention drifted to a small gift box on the side table. He picked it up, turning it over in his hands. “What’s this? A surprise for me?”

Carrie folded her arms, her pout deepening. “It’s for a certain someone who’s a real pain.”

Amusement sparkled in his eyes as his grin widened.

opened the box, pulling out a sleek tie. Holding it up to his chest, he asked,

to his chiseled features, framed perfectly by the tie. For a moment, words

I’ll wear it to work tomorrow. You can tie it

curiosity surfacing. “Why are you back so

air of unintentional allure. The soft curve of her collarbone caught the light, drawing his gaze

the sudden warmth creeping up his neck.

the details, yawned again and stretched as she rose. “I’m off to shower and hit the hay. I’ve been

her waist and pulling her close. His voice dipped,

at him, confused. “You haven’t eaten? What were you doing during all that overtime? Want me to whip up some noodles? I think

gaze fell to her lips, slightly flushed and impossibly tempting. He leaned closer, his breath mingling with hers. “I

lips brushed hers in a kiss that spoke volumes, the words he left unsaid melting into

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