Chapter 1082:

“Thank you, doctor,” Carrie said awkwardly, thanking the doctor before following Kristopher toward the dressing area.

She reached the door first, peeked inside, and gave a quick nod. “No one’s in there. Go ahead. I’ll wait right here. Call if you need anything.”

“Alright.” Kristopher met her eyes briefly, then stepped inside and shut the door behind him.

A minute later, his voice came through from inside. “I can’t get this necklace off. Can you give me a hand?”

Carrie’s brows drew together. Necklace? He never used to wear one. But she didn’t ask. Whatever he wore now was none of her business.

They were strangers now, after all.

She agreed, “Okay.”

eased the

up to the sculpted lines of his chest. He leaned in slightly, just enough for the clean scent of sandalwood on his breath to

froze. Then, snapping back to herself, she turned sharply and

though he put on an innocent face. “What? Didn’t the doctor tell me

“Then why are you out here half-naked? Didn’t he also say there were clothes waiting inside?” She glanced toward the nearby

eyes with mock sincerity. “I told you—I need your

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sigh, rolling her eyes. “You could’ve changed first and come out to find me later. This is still a hospital, you know. Standing around undressed in the hallway—aren’t

seemingly thoughtful.

relaxed, thinking he’d finally go back in, his hand shot out. He caught her wrist and, in one swift motion, tugged her into the dressing room with him, closing the door

Now, with both of them inside, every

herself nearly flush against him, pressing back subtly to keep some semblance of

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