Chapter 586:

Daxton, ever polite, turned toward Billie. “Mrs. Norris,” he greeted formally.

Though they were technically relatives, Daxton always addressed Billie with formality.

As a child, he had once called her by her name, only to be met with a stern glare. From then on, he had been perceptive enough to stick with “Mrs. Norris.”

Billie, preoccupied with maintaining appearances, barely spared Daxton a glance.

She had always treated Roberto’s side of the family with a distant, almost indifferent attitude.

She gave him a faint nod of acknowledgment before turning her focus back to Carrie. Daxton’s gaze lingered on her briefly before he lowered his eyes to conceal his thoughts.

sat beside Carrie and asked casually, “Didn’t Kristopher come with you today?” A flicker of sadness crossed Carrie’s eyes, though

in Carrie and

of the growing tension and had

smoothly to change the subject. “Alright, let’s not talk about him. There are so many dishes

Carrie accompanying her shopping, Billie relaxed, though she remained oblivious to the underlying tension

an air of cordiality, their interactions polite and harmonious on the

Daxton sat quietly, his sharp eyes observing everything. He alone understood that this calm was merely

the dishes had been carefully chosen to please Carrie. Every plate reflected her

typically preferred lighter fare,

stood, gently moving the few lighter dishes closer to the elderly couple. “Shawn, Melany, you don’t usually eat spicy food.

haven’t been feeling well lately, and

could return to her seat, her

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