Chapter 880:

It was the same ointment, but the person who had given it to her was different.

Since departing from the Norris family, her interactions with the family’s elders had dwindled. Aware that she was forging a new path, they no longer intruded on her life.

The Morrisons had not extended an invitation to the Norris family for their family reunion banquet, but Shawn and Melany still thoughtfully sent Carrie a gift. It wasn’t as valuable as the necklace Kristopher had sent her, but it was a pair of shoes custom-made by her favorite brand. The elder couple made sure the gift arrived on the morning of the banquet. However, Carrie chose not to wear them to the event. She tried them on once before packing them away. Wearing something from her ex’s family to the banquet—particularly when her ex was engaged to someone else—could stir up unnecessary drama if noticed by anyone with a hidden agenda.

After all the complications she had navigated, she had lost much but remained thankful for her present circumstances. She aspired to live her life in tranquility.

Some relationships, no matter how cherished, had to be kept deep within her heart.

a knock on the bedroom door, followed by Camille’s voice.

Please come in,” Carrie

Camille entered and exclaimed, “Carrie, one of our rising stars has been nominated for the

“Is it the

from your previous company before we moved to Isonridge for training. Asher was

the stories you

coming to Isonridge. I should

‘Agarwood.’ Are you

focused on behind-the-scenes roles and preferred to avoid the spotlight at such events. However, considering it was the company’s new talent’s first nomination and potential win, it seemed inappropriate for her, as the head of the company, to

Asher would surely be disappointed if she didn’t show up. Noticing Carrie’s reluctance, Camille asked, “You’re thinking of not going, aren’t you? Winning

if I were tempted

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