Chapter 976:

Daxton chuckled softly, relieved to see her spirits lift. After confirming with the doctor that it was safe for her to have, he asked Jennie to stay with Carrie and headed out to fetch it.

While Daxton was gone, the doctor prescribed some medication. Jennie stepped out to collect it, and shortly after, Carrie felt the need to use the restroom.

She stood slowly, steadying herself, and made her way to the restroom alone. Just as she reached the door, someone suddenly appeared from inside.

Before she could process who it was, a firm grip caught her wrist, startling her. “What are you trying to do now?” a sharp voice snapped.

Carrie looked up, her heart racing, to find Kristopher glaring at her. His eyes were cold, and his grip was unyielding. Just behind him, Aliza stood trembling, her expression a mixture of fear and accusation, as if Carrie were a predator cornering her prey.

glanced at a woman nearby who seemed to be a servant. “Take Aliza

reluctant to leave, pleaded softly, “Kristopher, yesterday wasn’t Carrie’s fault. I was standing too close to the stairs… I just lost

you not hear me?” he barked at the

softened slightly. “Go back and rest.

approached Aliza, supporting her gently. “Mrs. Norris, please listen to Mr. Norris. You’ve just had a miscarriage—you need to rest. Recovery from a miscarriage is just

Aliza reluctantly allowed herself to be

glanced back repeatedly, hesitation

want to escalate things with Kristopher. Her voice

loosen. “What a convenient coincidence,”

back, but he advanced relentlessly until

painfully against the spot where she had just received the injection. A sharp sting radiated through her arm, but she fought to keep her expression steady. Any

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