Chapter 513:

“Ah, my wife has strict rules, and I dare not break curfew.” Regretfully, Kristopher declined with a light chuckle. His relaxed, genuine tone made his eyes twinkle with warmth.

The room erupted in laughter. “Who would have guessed? Mr. Norris, just as intimidated as any of us!”

After a few more exchanges, Kristopher strode to his sleek black car.

Just as he was about to slide into the vehicle, a cautious voice stopped him. “Mr. Norris, one moment, please.”

He turned, recognizing the speaker behind the unremarkable voice. It was Aspyn Gray, whose father spearheaded the local tourism initiative. Despite countless attempts by others to catch his attention, Aspyn’s modest looks and small-town origins made her bold approach all the more unexpected.

his demeanor triggered unpleasant memories for Aspyn

said, “Speak

solidified abruptly. Aspyn looked up and

his dark eyes intimidating.

Aspyn felt a cold run through her. Yet, despite her fear, she summoned an unexpected boldness. “Lise is no saint. I know her well—her father’s a gambler

coldly, “Stay out of matters that

door, turned to Aspyn with a stern expression. “Whatever you think you know about Ms. Nash

his eyes was unmistakable. In an instant, all the courage Aspyn had summoned dissolved, leaving her feeling small and defeated. She could only stand there, watching as

words were nearly lost in the breeze, “Kristopher, what will you do when you discover the woman you love

Carrie crouched in the garden, carefully watering the gardenias. His grandparents had brought the flowers during their recent visit, and Carrie had taken a

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