Chapter 1121

Oblivious to Reece’s darkening mood, Kristopher’s lips curved into a faint, wistful smile. “Carrie saved me, you know. If not for her, I would still be swallowing those cursed pills.”

He seemed to forget that he had been the one to first uncover the flaw in his medication, a detail buried in the fog of his fractured memory.

Reece’s eyes narrowed. He dropped his half-smoked cigarette to the pavement, grinding it under his heel with deliberate force. His voice was ice, sharp and unyielding.

“If you remember Carrie’s kindness, then do her the courtesy of keeping your distance. The Morrisons owe you for today, and we will honor that debt. Name your price, and we will see it done. But do not mistake gratitude for an invitation to worm your way back into her life. I cannot read your mind or your heart, but look at your situation. Someone tampered with—”

“Your medication right under your nose. How can you claim to protect her? If you feel even a sliver of guilt or gratitude, you will stay away.”

Kristopher froze, the cigarette trembling between his fingers. He said nothing.

cigarette’s ember grazed Kristopher’s skin,

faces calm but focused. Reece quickened his pace, while Kristopher hesitated, Reece’s words echoing in his mind. He stopped short, his boots scuffing the

first, his voice urgent

bit of rest

shoulders easing slightly. “Good. I will take her

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Ms. Campbell a nutrient drip. We will drive her home, and the drip should be finished by

furrowed, concern flickering in his eyes. “Can I ride with her? Keep her

ambulance as Reece, buoyed by the doctor’s nod, swaggered aboard with a

distance did Kristopher wrench his gaze away, a reluctant twist

officer pivoted toward Kristopher, adjusting his cap. “Mr. Norris, would you mind coming to the station

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