Chapter 1034:

Carrie nodded. “Let me know as soon as you hear anything.”

“I will.” Daxton hesitated, then added, “I’ll walk you back to your room first. Get some rest. I’ll be back tonight. We can grab dinner together, then head to the hospital.” He didn’t move, clearly waiting for her.

Carrie blinked in surprise before hastily saying, “You don’t need to rush back just for me. I can head to the hospital myself. If you’re worried, I’ll call one of the assistants to pick me up.”

But Daxton’s voice was firm. “No. I don’t want you running into Kristopher alone.” He softened slightly, adding, “I won’t be long—just need to speak with someone face-to-face. It’s a favor I’m asking, and it’s easier to handle it directly.”

Carrie exhaled, a note of exasperation slipping into her voice. “It’s not like I’ll be alone with him. Camille, Albin, a full team of doctors—and Kristopher’s people will all be there.”

tone didn’t budge. “That’s

Carrie sighed and relented. She allowed Daxton to escort her back to her room

At the hospital.

arrived on time to

due to the

was heading toward the restroom. She didn’t seem the least bit embarrassed. Instead, she lifted the bedpan casually and said with a smile, “Albin needed the restroom. I’m just cleaning up.

at work since

Carrie—it felt heartbreaking. It seemed that no matter how fiercely women pursued independence and ideals, when love called, they so often instinctively slipped into the role of a caregiver. Even someone like Camille, who

𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲: g․𝗮𝗅𝗇․𝗈ν․𝖊.𝗅𝘀.ⅽ𝗈.𝗆

devotion wasn’t one-sided. Albin loved her back

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