Chapter 474:

A sudden wave of fragility washed over her, reminding her of the precarious balance of their relationship. The intensity of pleasure could create the illusion of closeness, yet beneath it lay an undeniable fragility she couldn’t ignore.

Out of nowhere, a question tumbled from her lips, soft and searching. “Have you ever lied to me about anything?” Her tone held no accusation, only a quiet yearning for reassurance amid the torrent of emotion.

Kristopher froze. The recent lie he had told echoed in his mind. His heart skipped a beat as he nervously responded, “No.”

The night unfolded into a symphony of delicate affection, leaving Carrie enveloped in a fatigue so profound that sleep claimed her without contest.

Awaking the following morning, she was greeted by a notification on her phone: a WhatsApp message from Ailyn outlining the specifics of their upcoming reunion. Ailyn’s message also carried a “considerate” reminder.

up at work, just let me know—I’ll

sleep, shifted beside her and extended a

with morning drowsiness, floated through the air. “Who’s got

ear, coaxing an

me to join them at a reunion,” she replied, turning off her phone with a soft click

closed, Kristopher’s presence was less daunting, his features softened by

gently tapped his

effortlessly pulled her into a closer embrace. “So, when is this reunion?” he asked, his voice

her hair behind one ear and settled more comfortably against him. “It’s the day after tomorrow. Would you

that was both deep and inviting, as his voice, deep and sonorous like a well-tuned cello, enveloped her in its timbre. “Do

Gently cradling his cheeks, Carrie beamed at him. “Isn’t this an invitation already?”

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