Karina frowned.
âI said I can drive.
â
âGet in the car,â Barlow repeated, more insistent this time.
The cold wind made him sneeze.
Seeing his stubborn determination and red nose, Karina sighed, feeling both annoyed and helpless.
She knew he wouldnât allow her to drive tonight.
âWe wonât go back tonight.
Letâs find a nearby restaurant,â she suggested.
Barlow paused, pretending to be shocked.
âKarina, are you going to sleep with me?â he asked, a playful glint in his eye.
Karina rolled her eyes at Barlow and ignored his teasing.
She took off his coat and draped it back over him before sliding into the passenger seat.
She valued her life and needed to be there for Haleigh, so she didnât want him driving while tired.
Barlowâs eyes flashed with amusement as he settled into the driverâs seat and headed towards a five-star hotel.
The hotelâs warmth greeted them as they entered, and the sudden change in temperature made Barlow sneeze again.
Karina glanced at him, hesitating.
He had repeatedly given her his coat.
Had he really caught a cold?
But she wouldnât let herself care.
Even if he had, he deserved it, she thought, swallowing her words.
At the reception desk, the receptionist smiled, assuming they were a couple.
âDo you two want a double room orâ¦â
âTwo rooms,â Karina interjected hurriedly.
The receptionist blinked in surprise, then glanced at Barlow, who simply smiled without saying anything.
Realizing her mistake, the receptionist apologized.
âIâm sorry.
Please hand me your ID cards.
â
Karina and Barlow both handed over their IDs.
The receptionist checked them in and said, âWeâre quite full tonight.
We only have one deluxe suite and one standard room left.
Who prefers the deluxe suite, and who would like the standard room?â
âIâll take the standard room,â Karina said firmly.