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“Mrs. Norris isn’t exactly flush with cash, and yet she managed to send such an amount. It’s definitely something to bring up, Mr. Norris.”

“Indeed, definitely something to bring up, if only to confirm she hasn’t borrowed it from those so-called friends of hers.” Kristopher mulled over this, his gaze clouded with a flicker of scorn. “I possess my own phone.”

Carrie had already excised his name from her cklist, so there was no need for him to borrow Oliver’s phone to contact her. He retrieved his phone and initiated a call.

The moment the call connected, Carrie’s frosty voice struck him like a bitter wind. “I’ve repaid you for Grandma’s medical bills. We’re squared away now. Nevertheless, thank you.”

Her words sparked a re of irritation in Kristopher. He had been ready to suggest she keep the money if she found herself short, but her tone made him reconsider his approach.

In a toneced with annoyance, he retorted, “What do you mean by ‘we’re squared away now?''”

He had extended his help genuinely, thinking he was acting as a conscientious husband should, yet herck of appreciation stung him.

Carrie, perturbed by Kristopher’s tone yet acknowledging her indebtedness in this instance, held back her frustration and patiently rified, “Since I’ve departed from the Norris family, it doesn’t seem right to continue using your funds.”

Kristopher didn’t ept this as a rification; rather, he perceived it as a provocation. With a trace of sarcasm, he pressed on. “So, you wish to cut all ties with me then? Do you really think this insignificant amount resolves everything?”

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“The six hundred thousand was merely to cover Grandma’s medical bills. As for everything else, I left 20 million at Bayview Vi when I walked out. That money was rightfully mine. I reckon that should more thanpensate for any expenses I’ve incurred while being a part of the Norris family these past two years. Moreover, I didn’t take any of the opulent luxuries or symbols of status from the home.”

Carrie’s voice carried a note of triumph; she was assured and resolute.

Departing with both her dignity and financial independence felt profoundly right. Indeed, a woman needed to have her own financial resources.

Kristopher rose to his feet, his expression shadowy and inscrutable as he stared out the window. Over the years, he had dealt with all manner of people, each seeking to wring additional benefits from him. Money had always been his tool for solving problems, yet Carrie was an anomaly he hadn’t anticipated.

The money he had offered her was imbued with his concern and care, not just a means to an end. After a lingering silence filled the air, he finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant. “Carrie, do youck allpassion? What does that 20 million signify? In our two years of marriage, has it really all boiled down to mere financial transactions?”

Carrie scoffed, her reply sharp and swift, “Besides money, what else is there left to split between us?”

If another person had made such a remark, she could have interpreted it as a sentimental confession, buting from Kristopher, it only sowed seeds of confusion in her mind. Their home was void of theughter of children or even the soft pattering of pet paws. As far as emotions were concerned, she poured her heart into it tirelessly, with no reciprocity in sight. She had never soughtpensation for her emotionalbor, so why did he dare to pose such an inquiry now?

Kristopher’s silence on the other end of the phone seemed to stretch into an eternity.

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