Female Novel
Chapter 534
Rosalynn’s expression turned frosty. “Virgil.”novelbin
Virgil returned her nod, his gaze Landing on the inebriated Karina. A flicker of guilt crossed his face.“Karina, why did you drink so much? Let’s go home.”
Karina looked at Virgil, her eyes welling up with fresh tears.
She sidestepped, putting Rosalynn between them, and said in a hurt voice, “I’m not going back. Youscolded me. I won’t go back!”
Virgil’s guilt deepened. “I’m sorry. I spoke out of line in the heat of the moment. Will you please forgiveme?”
Karina’s lower lip quivered as she started to sob. “But you said you would sever our ties.”
“Why would I sever our ties? You will always be my sister,” Virgil quickly reassured her.
Karina glanced between Virgil and Annalise, standing beside him, her chest rising and falling subtlywith her breath. “But you refuse to believe me! I’m acting in your best interest. She’s no good, Virgil.She’s not worthy of you at all!”
Virgil’s expression changed as he cast his gaze to Annalise.
With a blink of her eyes, Annalise put on a convincing show of vulnerability.
“Karina, I understand that you don’t approve of me. I was perhaps a bit too harsh this afternoon, and forthat, I apologize. Could you possibly allow me to be with your brother? Rest assured, I’ll love Virgil asyou would.”
Annalise was insinuating Karina’s feelings for Virgil.
If Karina didn’t give them her blessing, she’d appear jealous.
Hearing Annalise’s words, Rosalynn became angry.
Just as she was about to respond, Barlow chimed in.
“Miss, you look familiar.”
His smile was warm as he gazed at Annalise.
Annalise had taken note of Barlow.
Her heart fluttered at his greeting.
Casually tucking a Lock of hair behind her ear, she blushed slightly.
“Sir, have we met before?”
Barlow raised an eyebrow, smiling. “No, we haven’t. But you remind me strikingly of certain unsavorywomen I’ve encountered in the past.”