Chapter 595:

When Oliver didn’t immediately move, Kristopher barked, “Get out!”

Melany, sensing the tension escalating, spoke up with feigned casualness. “What’s the matter, Oliver?”

She didn’t particularly care about his answer—she was merely trying to break the suffocating atmosphere.

She had always been adept at handling difficult situations, but today, she was at a loss.

Oliver, sweating visibly, said in a low, hesitant voice, “Mrs. Norris’s grandmother… Gracie’s condition has worsened.”

“What?” Carrie’s reaction was immediate. She shot to her feet, the chair scraping loudly against the floor.

quickly. She reached out and gently nudged Kristopher. “Kristopher, take Carrie to the hospital right away. She was

back of her chair. She bit her lip as her face paled. But her reaction went

sharp gaze assessing her. A flicker of suspicion crossed his face,

Oliver, you should take them.” Before

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toward Daxton, his eyes narrowing into icy slits. “The Norris

She grabbed her coat and turned to Daxton, her voice steady. “Thank you.

body tense as if he were about to lash out. But before he could act, Melany placed a hand on his arm, her calm presence stopping him. “Daxton,”

turned to the rest of the family, bidding them a polite

off,” before following

the spot, staring at their retreating figures as if frozen. His hands dropped

her tone carrying a mixture of sympathy and exasperation. “Kristopher, now isn’t the time to make

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