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.

the spoon closer. This time,

Kristopher continued feeding her

aside, he asked softly,

hesitated before giving a quiet,

flat position but

asked, “Do you

with a bedpan and explained, “Mrs. Norris isn’t

Kristopher started to lift the

aback, startled to see such a dignified

would have deeply moved Carrie. But now, her heart was too weary

shared intimate moments before, she couldn’t bear for him to see her in

touched hers as he murmured reassuringly, “It’s okay. There’s nothing

fingers tightened around the edge of the blanket,

this, the nurse aide

grip and relented. “I’ll step outside. Let me know when

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