Female Novel
Chapter 1369
Had he been suppressing his frustrations all this time, doing things he wasn’t truly willing to do just for her?“Rosalynn, it sounds like Brian is jealous of me,” Karina said, blinking.
“Look, when couples fight, harsh words are inevitable. But you did go to extremes. Why didn’t you talk it over with him beforeteaching your mother-in-law a lesson? After all, I’m fine, and nothing serious happened.”novelbin
Though she believed Noemi had crossed a line, Karina also knew how much Rosalynn loved Brian.
And it was better to mend a marriage than break it. She still hoped that the two of them could work things out.
“Never mind, let’s change the subject. He can decide what he wants to do,” Rosalynn said, visibly irked as she switched topics.“So, what about you? You spent the night with Barlow. How are things between you two?”
Casting a glance at Barlow, who was busy clearing the table, Karina retreated into the bathroom with her phone.
“Rosalynn, what happened last night actually granted one of my wishes. Now, at least, | know what it feels like to have sexRosalynn’s face broke into a smile.
“So, where does that leave you two?”
“It's not a big deal. It was just one might. | don’t expect him to make a commitment or anything,” Karina said, pressing her lipstogether in a forced casualness.
The smile faded from Rosalynn’s face. responsibility?” ‘And what about him? Is he avoidingKarina shook her head.
“Rosalyn, you know the guy. He’s pretty nonchalant about everything. Even if he did say he’d take responsibility, | wouldn’tbelieve him.”
Eavesdropping by the door, Barlow let out a quiet sigh of relief.
She didn’t expect anything serious from him,
That was for the best. Her life would be safer without him entangled in it.
After a brief conversation with Rosalynn in the bathroom, Karina hung up the phone.When she emerged, she found Barlow with his things packed, ready to head out the door.“I've got other things to deal with, so I’m leaving. What about you?” he asked.
Her fingers clenched involuntarily, and she looked into his captivating eyes, wanting to freeze time.