She shared the details Brian had confided in her.
As Rosalynn spoke, Karinaâs confusion melted away.
âSo thatâs it! I was wondering why he seemed like a different person all of a sudden and I was worried sick about you.
I even thought if he dared to betray you, Iâd show up at his doorstep every day and curse him out!â
Rosalynn felt a warm glow of gratitude.
âDonât worry.
Weâre fine.
â
âOkay,â Karina said with a sigh, her voice softeni
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âNow I feel better.
Take care and get some rest.
â
âWiLL do,â Rosalynn replied.
Karina hung up the phone and stepped onto the balcony, the cool night air brushing against her skin.
The city lights shimmered below, and she sighed, relieved it was just Brianâs plan.
Otherwise, she really would have hounded him relentlessly, never giving him a moment of peace.
âKarina, dinnerâs ready!â
Haleigh called from the kitchen, the scent of freshly warmed food wafting through the air.
âComing,â Karina replied, taking a deep breath to steady herself before heading to the dining room.
Her mood darkened when she saw Carlow seated at the table.
Her gaze drifted to his lips, and the memory of their elevator kiss sent a shiver down her spine.
That soft touch lingered, making her swallow hard and quickly Look away.
She lowered her head and walked towards the dining table, but her mind was elsewhere, causing her to stumble.
âAh!â she gasped.
âCareful!â
Carlowâs voice was urgent as he stood up and rushed over.
Luckily, Karina caught herself on the edge of the sofa before she could fall.
Carlow was by her side in an instant, his hands steadying her.
âAre you okay?â he asked, his eyes filled with genuine concern.
Karinaâs heart skipped a beat at his worried tone.
Her eyes darted away, but before she could free herself from his grasp, Carlow knelt down and delicately took hold of her right ankle.