Chapter 514:

As he approached, Carrie suddenly frowned. Her nose crinkled slightly as she sniffed the air. “Why do you smell like someone else’s perfume?” She had become more sensitive to smells lately, and the sweet, fruity scent on him stood out sharply against his usual cool, woody cologne.

Kristopher knelt down beside her, his smile widening as he gently wiped a droplet of water from her cheek. “Isn’t that the smell of jealousy?”

Carrie leaned in slightly, her brows knitting in suspicion. “Don’t change the subject,” she said, her eyes flicking to the bag in his hand.

Kristopher let out a laugh, one that echoed warmly in the quiet of the yard.

Carrie’s expression grew stern as she realized the meaning behind his teasing. Standing up, she crossed her arms, her hands still stained with soil, and glared at him. “I’m not jealous! But if you’re sneaking around behind my back, I’ll—”

mouth with his hand, cutting her off with a playful grin. “Alright,

more like Camille these days, saying whatever

sound like Albin, smooth-talking your

leaning closer. “Smooth-talking? Whether I am or not, that’s

he captured her lips in a deep kiss, his movements confident and unyielding. Caught off guard, Carrie barely managed to glance at the soil on her hands before mischievously pressing them against his face.

somehow remained intact. In fact, the rugged look only enhanced his appeal. Fate really had a way to make a handsome man remain handsome no

reverberating through her. He pulled her in for

hoisting her over his shoulder and headed inside, to their bedroom. Startled, Carrie let out a yelp

playful smack to her rear

was being extra cautious—not because she was being

her unease. Lowering her carefully, he adjusted his hold, cradling her

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