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.”

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

to Cherise or Damien, she rushed out of the room, excitement propelling her

practically unconscious, and she’s still determined

shook her head. “You just don’t

You’re all a bunch of

brother? He’s pushing his sister aside to save a woman with two kids from another guy!

nonsense!” Kareen closed her eyes. “Leave me

lip, glancing helplessly

Speaking of which, you and Gwenn were quite close,

mumbled, her lips

recent fallout between Zachary, Cherise, and

“you should invite her

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