Chapter 534:

“Carrie, Camille’s inside getting her makeup done. Let me take you to her.”

Carrie’s observant gaze took in his transformed appearance. His once flamboyant hairstyle was now a neat black crop, lending him an unexpected air of youthful groundedness. The carefree attitude he once brandished had softened, replaced by a hint of domestic warmth.

Slipping into the provided slippers, she followed him inside. The apartment’s aesthetic echoed the Bayview Villa but with a lighter gray palette that felt less austere. Scattered throughout the space were mismatched decorations—dolls, anime figures—a clear testament to Camille’s playful influence.

Four professional makeup artists had spent hours with Camille, who had meticulously tried six different looks before finally selecting her bridesmaid makeup for the wedding.

As the artists departed, Camille dramatically flopped onto the sofa, pulling Carrie beside her. “Darling!” she called to Albin, raising her hand theatrically. “Fetch the chilled crayfish and beer from the fridge.”

about the beer. “This is incredible—it’s like a fizzy fruit soda. You can

can’t drink,” Carrie

jaw dropped.

a soft smile. “I had

She smacked the sofa with enough force to make it shake. “And you still drove yourself here? What on

of crayfish in his hands. Hearing Camille’s words, he nearly dropped it. He quickly set the

swatted his hand away without missing a beat. “Oh, quit it. Just because a wedding’s coming up doesn’t mean I’m going to keep

soft voice. “I haven’t told him yet—or anyone else, for that matter.” Her gaze dropped to her hands,

pointed look. “See? I told you. Kristopher

“Wait—are you planning

hadn’t thought much about how or when to share the news. But maybe the

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