“You’re all grown up now, Karina. It’s high time you found a boyfriend.

These are promising young men from Wragos. Take a look, see if any catches your fancy. Perhaps arrange a blind date.” Denisse handed her several pictures.

Karina curled her fingers into a fist and forced a smile, not even sparing the photos a glance. “Mom, there’s no need. I already have a boyfriend.”

She didn’t want to go on a blind date. Claiming to have a boyfriend seemed like the safer option.

“You have a boyfriend?” Denisse seemed taken aback.

“Yes, it’s true.” Karina Lightly brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

is your boyfriend the one Virgil and

her fingers nervously

already encountered Barlow. It wouldn’t be a stretch to introduce him

met him before? Karina, what does

his own business. He’s just bought a film and

that so? You should invite him over sometime. I’d like

fluttered. “Mom, we’ve only just begun

need to give Karina more space and time. Virgil and I can help assess Barlow’s

that seems sensible. As young people, you might have a

perhaps you’d Like to invite your

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