Kareen finished venting her frustrations and returned the two bank cards that Lyra had offered. “No, keep these. I can manage for now. Use that money for your wedding instead. Even if Zac is unconscious, his big day shouldn’t be any less amazing!”

Kareen climbed into bed, stubbornly turning her back to Damien and Cherise. “Go away, both of you. I’ve agreed to your plan, so don’t bother me unless it’s urgent.”

Lyra stood frozen, clutching the cards in her hand. “But…”

“You stay and take care of your comatose fiancé!” Kareen’s voice was cold, yet a hint of warmth peeked through. “Weren’t you the one talking about taking care of him forever? Having second thoughts now? You might as well call off the whole thing.”

Lyra remained rooted to the spot, unable to speak.

Cherise sympathetically patted Lyra’s shoulder. “Kareen just means you can stay here and watch over Zac. She won’t kick you out.”

snapped out of her daze, ecstatic. “I’m going to

rushed out of the room, excitement

the bed. “My brother is practically unconscious, and she’s

her head. “You

“I hope I never will. You’re all a bunch of crazy fools. Leave me out

interfering in someone else’s life for a woman. A renowned doctor willing to sacrifice his career for a man. And my brother? He’s pushing his sister aside

drama and nonsense!” Kareen closed her eyes. “Leave

lip, glancing helplessly

of which, you and

Kareen mumbled, her lips

Zachary, Cherise, and Gwenn had strained Kareen’s relationship

close friendship,” Damien continued, “you should invite her

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