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Kristopher countered with a nostalgic tone, “They say even a brief relationship deserves lasting feelings. We shared over two years as husband and wife; that bond isn’t severed by mere paperwork.” He leaned in, his voice softening.

Flustered by his closeness and the implied intimacy, Carrie found herself at a loss for words.

“Daxton, please step in.” Daxton moved forward, positioning Carrie protectively behind him.

Kristopher scoffed, rising to his full height, his fingers tightening around Aliza’s wrist in a grip fueled by frustration.

Aliza exclaimed in pain, “Mr. Norris, that hurts! Please, let go!”

Snapped out of his daze by her cry, Kristopher looked down and noticed his hold on Aliza.

released her wrist as if discarding something awful. Approaching, Oliver extended a

toward Carrie was filled with

face of indifference, appeared unaffected by the situation. She hadn’t sought

her brother calmly sipping tea

can’t you see Carrie’s in trouble? Why

finished his tea and murmured, “Why has everyone gathered around such a

could respond, Carrie whispered, “It’s too crowded. I won’t be in the way here.” She then walked back to the sofa and took a seat. Marina paused in astonishment. Then she gave Kyson a thumbs-up,

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exchanged glances. Kristopher smirked and said, “She didn’t pick you either. At least she was once with me, but she would never choose you— not then, not

cold resolve, as if words were unnecessary. “Everyone has their history. Don’t cling to a moment as though it

laughed dismissively. “Better to have been together

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