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In their twilight years, surrounded by a lifetof power and pretense, genuine affection was what they valued
most. Setting aside his newspaper, Shawn interjected thoughtfully, “Kristopher may not have been the most
attentive husband recently, but he and Lise do share a history. It would be heartless of him to remain indifferent
to her struggles.”
“I see your point, Shawn,” Carrie replied, although she harbored reservations. She recognized the challenge for
Shawn, once a patriarch, to fully grasp her perspective, given their different life experiences and generational
gaps. Despite these differences, she respected that their intentions were good, choosing not to debate the
nuances of the situation. Adults understand that life isn’t just black or white; it's a complex spectrum of gray,
where motives and truths intertwine.
Just then, a servant approached them. “Mr. Norris, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Carrie Norris, dinner is served.”
Carrie turned to the servant with a grateful smile. “Your cooking is always so delightful. | seem to eat too much
every t| visit Norris Mansion.”
Melany chimed in cheerfully, “I heard your cook left recently. Since you enjoy the food here so much, why not
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthave her stay on at Bayview Villa? You're looking a bit slender, especially if you're considering a baby soon.
You're quite photogenic as is, no need to chase after sunrealistic ideal of slimness.”
“Understood, Melany,” Carrie responded warmly, assisting Melany to her feet. Pulling at the newspaper in
Shawn's hand, Melany urged, “Put that away, Shawn. Let's eat.”
As Carrie assisted Melany towards the dining table, her phone began to ring. She ensured Melany was settled in
her chair before answering the call. On the screen, the caller ID read “Daxton.”
Catching sight of the name, Melany’s eyebrow arched in intrigue. She leaned towards Shawn, asking softly,
“Daxton... isn't he...?”
Shawn nodded and responded, “He’s Kristopher’'s nephew.”
Melany’s confusion grew. “Aren’t Kristopher and the Garcia family estranged?”
“Daxton was actually ahead ofin college,” Carrie replied. “Back then, | was unaware of his ties to
Kristopher’s family.”
A knowing smile crossed Melany’s face. “Such a small world, isn't it? Keeping in touch with relatives is generally
a positive thing.”
Yet, her smile faded into a contemplative sigh. She continued, slightly wistful, “Kristopher often seems detached.
In families like ours, it's easy to feel like blood relations are just distant connections. However, sbonds,
unseen, persistently pull us together. Ignoring them doesn’t make them vanish.”
While Carrie had never delved deeply into the dynamics between Kristopher and the Garcia family, believing
familial distances were normal, Melany’s comments now sparked her interest. Turning to Melany, she inquired,
“Is there a specific issue between Kristopher and Daxton?”
Melany looked taken aback. “Hasn't Kristopher discussed this with you?”
Carrie's eyes dropped, and she shook her head. “Kristopher tends to communicate more like a director than a
partner. He's only warnedto keep away from Daxton, without much explanation.”
Melany affirmed with a nod. “Indeed, the rift between Kristopher and the Garcia family stemmed from business
disagreements. As you might know, the Norris family strictly prohibits any association with gambling, drugs, or
similar vices.”
Carrie acknowledged this with a nod. Historically, the Norris family enterprises steered clear of any ventures
linked to these frowned-upon industries, even in regions where gambling was legal. Notably, they had never
ventured into the casino business.
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