A manâs voice cut through the tense atmosphere from a distance.
âBrian, Barlow, youâre both here!â
It was Aldrich who broke the silence.
He eyed Barlowâs bruised face.
âBarlow, what happened to your face?â
Barlow grinned, draping an arm around Rosalynnâs shoulder.
âBrian did.
He wants Rosalynn to himself.
â
Brian glared at Rosalynnâs shoulder, barely containing his rage.
Rosalynn furrowed her brow, shrugged off Barlowâs arm, and approached Valeria, who leaned against the wall for support.
âWould you Like me to drive you home?â
Valeria had sobered up, casting a glance at the group before replying, âIf itâs not too much trouble, Iâd appreciate a ride.
If not, donât worry about it.
â
It was Brian who hit Barlow.
He was fighting another man for Rosalynn.
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It made her seem anything but ordinary.
Rosalynn agreed, eager to leave.
Turning to Karina, she said, âKarina, Iâll drive Valeria home.
Have a good time.
â
âAlright, Iâll call you later,â Karina replied, miming a phone call with her hand.
Rosalynn nodded and left with Valeria, without sparing a glance at Brian and Barlow.
With a sly smile, Barlow casually eyed the fuming Brian.
He seemed particularly unhappy.
Aldrich, standing nearby, chimed in, âBrian, Barlow, youâre family.
Letâs talk things out.
No need for anger.
â
Barlow scoffed, âMy last name is Tucker.
I wouldnât dare claim membership in the Hughes family.
Anyway, Iâve got business to discuss, so I wonât keep you.
â
He shot a glance at Karina, motioning for her to follow.
Karina glared at Brian before trailing behind Barlow.