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.

you like her so much," Donovan asked, "why are you

she even have dinner with me? It's just a blind date. I show up, but there's no real commitment. Not all blind dates end in

cling to you?" Donovan

"Brother, you seem genuinely happy about the idea

you've always

Romina clash. You're blunt with each other, but that's because you're rivals. No one is nice to

fiery too, and just as rude to you. So it balances

opponents. But as a man, you're someone I believe my sister can

smiled. "Thank you

truly grateful that Donovan saw him

thank me. I'm just her

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