Donovan looked at River, clearly waiting for an answer.

River took a sip of his coffee, set the cup down, met Donovan's eyes, and said, "I didn't realize I had feelings for Romina at first. But that night at the business gala, when I saw her show up with Maddox, something just snapped. I felt really upset —jealous even. I wanted to punch Maddox and separate the two of them."

"That's when I knew things had changed. It wasn't just rivalry anymore. After all the years of clashing, something deeper had taken root. So yes, Brother, since you're asking—I do like Romina. A lot."

Donovan let out a long breath, as if finally relieved.

So, River was serious. He wasn't just playing games with his sister.

Donovan had noticed that River was becoming more gentle with Romina lately.

His tone, his looks—everything about him had softened.

much," Donovan asked, "why are you still asking

I didn't, would she even have dinner with me? It's just a blind date.

you?" Donovan asked. "It could mess things up between you and

asked, "Brother, you seem genuinely happy about

you've always politely

Romina clash. You're blunt with each other, but that's

just as rude to you. So it

man, you're someone I

smiled. "Thank you for

was truly grateful that Donovan saw

shook his head. "Don't thank me. I'm just her

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