âYou heading back to Wragos?â he pressed on.
Karina paused, checking the time.
She wanted to go back to Wragos, but it was late.
The thought of driving at night, when it was harder to see, made her nervous about possible danger.
âIf youâre going back, could you give me a ride? Iâll make sure we have a driver,â Carlow suggested, as though he had guessed her concerns.
Karinaâs eyes shimmered as she gazed at Carlow.
âAbsolutely,â she affirmed with a nod.
Carlowâs smile widened as he turned to Karinaâs friends.
âAre these your friends?â he inquired.
âYes,â Karina confirmed.
âHello, everyone.
Iâm Carlow, Karinaâs friend,â he introduced himself with a slight nod, his gaze lingering momentarily on Rosalynn before shifting away.
Rosalynn couldnât help but notice his resemblance to Barlow.
She politely smiled before accompanying her friends out of the hotel.
On the crisp autumn night, the air carried a refreshing chill.
The serene moon hung high above, casting a cool, silvery glow over everything below.
Karina, clad in light clothing, instinctively wrapped her arms around herself as a chilly breeze swept by.
Suddenly, warmth enveloped her shoulders, and she turned to find Carlow draping his coat around her.
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Meeting his gaze, she saw a gentle smile on his lips, his eyes shining like stars.
Karinaâs heart fluttered, and she quickly looked away, adjusting the coat around her.
âThanks,â she murmured softly, reminding herself that he was Carlow, not Barlow.
âDonât mention it,â Carlow replied, his voice a gentle whisper in the night.
As Rosalynn observed the tender exchange between Carlow and Karina, a fleeting thought crossed her mind.
Could it be that Carlow harbored feelings for Karina?
He bore a striking resemblance to Barlow and was now Karinaâs new neighbor.
Was it fateâs handiwork to introduce Carlow into Karinaâs life as a replacement for Barlow?
âRosalynn, Iâll head out with Sheldon,â Tildaâs voice interjected, drawing Rosalynnâs attention back to the present.
âOf course,â Rosalynn replied with a nod.