Chapter 579:

Oliver hesitated, his eyes shifting between Lise and Kristopher, uncertain whether to intervene. Kristopher’s expression grew colder, his voice sharpening with impatience. “Oliver, am I no longer clear in my orders?” Stunned, Oliver promptly moved to escort Lise, his manner courteous. “Ms. Nash, Mr. Norris is in good hands with his doctor. You’re not well, so allow me to escort you home to rest. Mr. Norris would worry if anything were to happen to you.” His words were so carefully chosen that refusing them would make Lise appear unreasonable.

With a soft sigh, Lise lowered her hand and rose to her feet. “Kristopher, I’ll leave for now. I won’t burden you with my concerns, but please, take care not to worry me either, alright?”

“Alright,” Kristopher murmured, his attention still directed at the ground.

Camille was reluctant to return to Albin’s residence.

Carrie’s lease at Ripples Community was still active, and most of her possessions remained there. She decided to escort Camille back to the modest apartment, allowing her some space to stay alone and contemplate her next steps regarding Albin.

Exiting the elevator, they encountered Ruby, who was disposing of trash. Ruby appeared messy in her pajamas, her hair resembling a tangled bird’s nest, looking as though she hadn’t left her apartment in days.

Carrie greeted,

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

name, Ruby looked up, equally surprised to

Carrie explained. “I thought it would be good for

Ruby, looks like we’re neighbors now. If you need anything, let me

distractedly, turning to head back inside with her trash

a note of concern in

trash in her hand. “Weren’t

drink earlier. My mind’s a bit foggy,” Ruby admitted, touching her forehead with a sigh. She then walked back to the stairwell, disposed of the trash in the bin, and came

frowning slightly. “Ruby,

Ruby replied casually. “I’ve just been home a lot lately, not working. Feels like my brain is

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