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.

sank, though she masked it quickly. She reached out and gently nudged Kristopher. “Kristopher, take Carrie to the hospital right away. She was fine just

instinctively gripping the back of her chair. She bit her lip as her face paled. But her reaction went unnoticed amidst

near the corner, he glanced briefly at Lise, his sharp gaze assessing her. A flicker of suspicion crossed his face, but he said nothing and turned his attention back to

drive. Oliver, you should take them.” Before Oliver could reply, Daxton stepped

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his eyes narrowing into icy slits. “The Norris family doesn’t

to Daxton, her voice steady. “Thank

further, his 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,” Melany said

Melany.” He turned to the rest of the family, bidding them a polite farewell. “Shawn, Mrs. Billie

off,” before following

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

exasperation. “Kristopher, now isn’t the time to make things worse. If you truly care, call the hospital and find

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