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.

tied up at work, just let me know—I’ll

beside her and extended a lazy arm to encircle her waist. His fingertips

husky and tinged with morning drowsiness, floated through the air. “Who’s got you

against her ear, coaxing an involuntary shiver and a playful attempt to

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

sinking into the comfort of the pillow. Even with his eyes closed, Kristopher’s presence was less daunting, his features softened by the shadows his lashes

gently tapped his

embrace. “So, when is this reunion?” he asked,

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

deep and inviting, as his voice, deep and sonorous like a well-tuned cello, enveloped her in its timbre. “Do you want me

cradling his cheeks, Carrie beamed at him. “Isn’t this an

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