NovelUSAChapter 1033: He kept his gaze fixed on the water, his thoughts seemingly as deep and murky as the pond itself.
After a moment, he spoke, his voice low and deliberate. "Do you wantto be honest with you... or just tell you what you want to hear?" Only then did he turn his head, unhurriedly, to look at Carrie. Their eyes met, and within hers, he found exactly what he'd expected: confusion, uncertainty. Carrie hesitated, torn between curiosity and apprehension, but ultimately said nothing, silently urging him to continue.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTurning his attention back to the rippling water, Daxton said quietly, "I don't want you to have anything more to do with Kristopher." Carrie immediately began to protest. "I haven't—" But he cut her off, his voice laced with frustration. “You haven't sought him out, no. But somehow, he keeps appearing, keeps involving himself in your life. And if it isn't deliberate, then it's a string of remarkable coincidences." Carrie fell silent. She couldn't deny the truth in his words—every strange entanglement between her and Kristopher had been unexpected, but undeniable.
Daxton turned his eyes back to her, his expression hard. "Even if you don't care about how this affects me, think about the future. When the baby grows up and asks about Kristopher, what will you say? Will he be its father's uncle... or your ex-husband?" Carrie opened her mouth to argue, but no words cout. Deep down, she realized she had no answer.
In truth, she hadn't dared to envision the future too clearly-especially the complicated lines connecting her, Daxton, and Kristopher.
Before either of them could say more, Daxton's phone rang, breaking the heavy silence.
He glanced at the screen, his gaze flickering briefly toward Carrie. Without hesitation, he declined the call. Don't miss it: galThe phone went silent, but a few seconds later, a text message arrived. Daxton's eyes darkened as he read the short message: "Lise has disappeared." His expression shifted subtly, growing sharper. He turned off the screen and glanced back at Carrie, his tone more serious.
"I just got news-Lise is no longer in prison." Perhaps realizing how focused he seemed on Lise, he quickly added, "I once asked a friend at the police station about Lise. So when this unusual thing happened, he thought he should tell me." Given Daxton's distant ties to the Norris family, it wasn't surprising that he had police contacts. Carrie didn't think much of it.
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"What do you mean by no longer in prison?" she asked, alarmed. Did she he ver escape? Of was she released early?" Daxton's brow furrowed. He shook his head. "I'm not sure yet. I'll have someone look into it."
As he spoke, he rose and adjusted his jacket, clearly preparing to leave. "kneed to meet with him in person."
Although he could have handled it with a phone call, he didn't want to risk discussing sensitive matters where Carrie could overhear.
Stepping out entirely was easier-and less suspicious.
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