Chapter 677:

Returning home, Carrie quickly showered and climbed into bed.

The silky quilt enveloped her, easing the day’s stress.

She stretched out, grabbed her phone from the pillow, and decided to read a novel before sleep.

At that moment, Kristopher messaged her: “Are you back yet?”

Carrie began to reply sarcastically, “Ex-husband, ever heard of boundaries?” She was about to hit send when it struck her—Kristopher might actually enjoy her scoldings, always seeming to welcome her reprimands.

Realizing that scolding him might just be playing into his hands, she reconsidered.

This banter between them didn’t really feel like arguing; it was more like flirting. With that thought, she erased her response.

As she was about to close WhatsApp, another message from Kristopher appeared.

the clarity you

at Kristopher’s words, her mind overflowing with

hosts great

he mean Lise too? How much more could possibly change now? If he had genuinely been willing to be harsh with Lise, things

down, choosing to

matters of the heart. Had he

vibrated, pulling her from

read: “I’ve left Camille at the hotel. Her brother was there to meet

simply

would bring up the evening’s

special intentions tonight. I just believe in being open about my feelings. Liking someone should be honest and direct. I hope this doesn’t make you feel

are like a rose I admire from a distance. I appreciate its beauty but have no desire to pluck it. The same goes for you. My affection is genuine, without any expectations of reciprocity. If you ever find yourself drawn to me, I hope it’s driven by your own emotions, not a

Carrie now chose to keep her distance, it

had a knack for predicting her

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