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.

soft but clear. “Shouldn’t we wait for my other cousin to join us?” Her question brought an abrupt pause. The family

him. He is abroad at the moment. We have not informed him

said warmly. “I made it myself. Daxton mentioned you enjoy spicy food. Our family may be rooted in Isonridge, but somehow, we have all developed a

salad to Carrie’s plate. “This recipe,” she began with a proud smile,

delicious. The shrimp is perfectly tender, and the beef is bursting with flavor.” The atmosphere around the table grew warm and

the measured look of a man evaluating a potential nephew-in-law. “Daxton and our family share quite a history,” he remarked. “Back when I was

humbly, “We are all from Mothor, Mr. Morrison. If our roles had been reversed, I am certain you would have done

tone gently probing. “Carrie, have you given any thought to your future plans? There are many exceptional young men from families of similar standing. You are

softened 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 energy, my courage. I do not think I have it in me to go through

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