Chapter 477:

Did he harbor feelings for her?

The thought startled her, causing her fingers to curl involuntarily in her lap. “I’m married to Kristopher,” she emphasized, her voice steady. “So I should follow his family’s generational hierarchy.”

Daxton’s expression softened. He retracted his leg into the car and closed the door with measured movements. “Kristopher and I don’t see eye to eye,” he explained patiently. “Honestly, I don’t want to acknowledge this family connection or benefit from the Norris family.”

His gaze met hers, a mixture of vulnerability and resignation crossing his features. “For someone older than you, it’s challenging to accept that a girl I’ve always considered my junior is suddenly a generation above me.”

Carrie studied him, her eyes clearing as if dispelling an illusory moment. She searched his eyes, finding no trace of intimacy or guilt. Her curled fingers gradually relaxed.

Embarrassment crept in.

have confessed during their college years. Back then, she was just a young girl,

teeth, silently chastising herself. With age, she was

almost performative smile. “Our campus belle has arrived. I wonder how many hearts will break tonight, seeing her

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resonated, the once vibrant private room turned eerily quiet, and all eyes darted

Deep down, they had harbored a hope

had transformed, her allure magnified. Time had graced her with a refined elegance. Compared to her high school days, she was like

men found themselves unable to look away. The vision of their youthful desires stood before them, more enchanting than ever, yet her heart was

of regret, bitterness, and the sharp pang of

fervently, “Notice the shimmer of

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