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.

If he’s tied up at work, just let me know—I’ll get my husband to talk to his boss

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

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

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

a reunion,” she replied,

face him, 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

burst of affection, gently tapped

her hand and effortlessly pulled her into a closer embrace. “So, when is this reunion?” he

against him. “It’s the day after tomorrow. Would you like to come with

that was both deep and inviting, as his voice, deep and sonorous like a well-tuned cello,

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

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