Chapter 548:

Kristopher remained by her side, silently adjusting a strand of her hair. Resigned to her situation, Carrie averted her gaze to the edge of her blanket, unwilling to meet his eyes as she quietly accepted his attentions.

Just then, a maid entered with a bowl of steaming porridge, her tone respectful as she asked, “Mr. Norris, would you like me to feed Mrs. Norris?”

“I’ll take care of it,” Kristopher replied, taking the bowl from her.

The maid nodded and adjusted the bed to a raised position.

Kristopher scooped up some oatmeal, briefly testing its warmth against his lips, then extended the spoon toward Carrie.

Carrie turned her head slightly, evading the spoon.

“You shouldn’t neglect your health, even if you’re upset with me. You’ll need your strength to argue, so eat up and get well. Then you can do as you please,” Kristopher urged gently, his voice tinged with a trace of humility.

Carrie glanced at him briefly but chose to remain silent.

nudging the spoon closer. This time,

feeding her until the bowl was

the bowl aside, he asked softly,

giving a

its flat position but

need, he asked, “Do you

and explained, “Mrs.

started to lift the

startled to see such a dignified figure tending to

such an action would have deeply moved Carrie. But now, her heart

need.” Though they had shared intimate moments before, she couldn’t bear for him to see her in such

murmured reassuringly, “It’s okay. There’s nothing

of the blanket, her knuckles whitening from the

the nurse

“I’ll step

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