So he intended to keep his lips sealed.
Unwilling to play along with his cryptic games, Rosalynn rolled her eyes and decided to let the topic slide.
She busied herself by studying the room.
A peculiar lavender lamp tucked under the coffee table caught her eye.
Its presence seemed oddly misplaced.
âWhat is this?â
Barlow leaned back and replied, âThat? Itâs something that can make you mistake one person for another.
â
Her heart pounded at his vague response.
Was he hinting at some form of hallucinogenic substance?
Her eyes narrowing with suspicion, Rosalynn questioned, âIs this your doing? What are you planning?â
Barlow snickered, completely unbothered.
âIf I intended any harm, wouldnât I have lit that already?â
His words made sense.
hen why is it here?â Rosalynn prodded.
âThink of it as a present from someone else.
â Barlow shrugged, his eyes glinting mockingly over the rim of his wine glass.
Someone else?
The person who was after Brianâs position?
Who could that be?
âIâLL wash my face first.
â Rosalynn excused herself, needing a break to freshen up.
She came here because of Jenifer.
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Delving into Jeniferâs past might shed Light on the answers she sought.
As Rosalynn made her way to the bathroom, her determination to uncover the truth grew stronger.
While splashing cold water on her face, her gaze met her reflection in the mirror, and her mind wandered back to Kennedi.
She recalled advising Karina to keep a certain distance from Kennedi.
But it was far from enough.
It was evident to her that Karina and Barlow had unspoken feelings for each other.
However, Kennediâs existence served as a silent barrier