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.

skin, a sudden sting pulling his gaze downward. The butt

a metallic groan, and medical personnel stepped out, their faces calm but focused. Reece quickened his pace,

his voice urgent

Campbell is stable, just shaken. A bit of rest at home should set her right.” Though labeled preliminary, the tests had been thorough—blood

his shoulders easing slightly. “Good. I will

now on

gesturing toward the van. “We are giving Ms. Campbell a

brow furrowed, concern flickering in his eyes.

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

distance did Kristopher wrench his gaze

had intended to question Carrie first, but as the ambulance’s siren waned, an officer pivoted toward Kristopher, adjusting his cap. “Mr. Norris, would you mind

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