Chapter 620:

Jenesis chimed in, “Carrie, don’t worry. Isonridge has many skilled doctors. Tomorrow, I’ll personally take you to see one. Your injuries are still fresh, but you’re young and strong—you’ll recover.”

To be loved was to feel safe, grounded, and whole. For the first time, the pain and grief she carried felt a little lighter, as though the warmth of her newfound family could truly begin to heal the wounds of her past.

The family dinner was a grand affair, with the dining table adorned by an array of dishes featuring expensive, high-quality ingredients. Kody and Jenesis had taken it upon themselves to prepare their signature recipes, which added an intimate, personal touch to the opulent evening.

It was almost surreal. A stoic business tycoon and a celebrated actress, both renowned in their fields, cooking for Carrie—a junior member of the family. It was the kind of story no one would believe unless they had seen it with their own eyes.

Yet, amidst the lively dinner preparations, one seat at the table remained conspicuously empty. Arion was nowhere to be seen.

to join us?” Her question brought an abrupt

hand. “Do not worry about him. He is abroad

picked up a piece of shrimp and carefully placed it on Carrie’s plate. “Try this,” he said warmly. “I made it myself. Daxton mentioned you enjoy spicy food. Our family may be

plate. “This recipe,” she began with a proud smile, “I learned from a Michelin

tasted both dishes, her expression lighting up as she praised their efforts. “They are both delicious. The shrimp is perfectly tender, and the beef is bursting with flavor.” The atmosphere around the

potential nephew-in-law. “Daxton and our family share quite a history,” he remarked. “Back when I was in Steu Skua, it was Daxton who came to my aid. Funny enough, his middle name is the same as mine—it almost feels like fate intended us to

If our roles had been reversed, I am certain you would have done the same for

“Carrie, have you given any thought to your future plans? There are many exceptional young men from families of similar

her face as she answered, “Thank you for your concern, Aunt Jenesis, but no. I have allowed relationships to interfere with my work far too often in the past. My last relationship drained me—my

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