Rosalynn struggled to process this news.
Was Barlow the villain in Kennediâs story?
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Rosalynn voiced her thoughts.
âAs far as Iâve observed, she approached Karina.
But if sheâs seeking revenge on you, why approach Karina?â
A sudden realization hit her.
âThe Last time you were in the hospital, I also saw Kennedi.
Karina was with you then.
Did Kennedi mistake Karina for your girlfriend and approach her intentionally?â
A reflective silence unfurled, finally fractured by Barlowâs admission.
âNo, thatâs not it.
Kennedi probably approached Karina because she considers her more approachable than you.
â
Rosalynn was surprised.
More approachable than her?
âSo, youâre implying Kennedi perceives me as a rival in love and assumes youâre courting me?â
No wonder there was something strange with the way Kennedi looked at her the other night.
So that was the reason.
âIsnât it? I am indeed courting you.
â Barlowâs teasing grin resurfaced.
Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
Rosalynn stared at him intently.
âYouâre not pursuing me at all.
Who are you, really, Barlow?â
She had seen glimpses of the enigmatic Layers hidden beneath his boyish charm.
There was more to him than met the eye.
âIâm just an ordinary man.
â His answer, as cryptic as ever, only heightened her curiosity further.
Taking a direct shot, Rosalynn demanded, âKennedi claimed you deliberately approached her, causing her familyâs downfall.
Is that true?â
Barlowâs grip on the wine glass tightened, his knuckles whitening.
After a momentâs pause, he replied, âKennediâs father committed crimes.
Her family wouldâve faced ruin even without my interference.
â
A light bulb flickered on in Rosalynnâs mind.
âAre you a police officer?â
Hutton had once confided that his investigations into Barlow curiously uncovered no past, which left her grappling with more questions than answers.