Her instinct was to retort and end the call.

However, remembering that she needed his assistance, she took a deep breath and feigned a sugary voice. “No, it’s just…I’m a little shy!

You caught me off-guard with that sudden kiss. I was flustered and unsure about my feelings towards you.”

“You mean to say you might like me?”

The idea seemed ridiculous to her.

How could she ever Like a man so manipulative?

these thoughts and continued in her sweetly innocent voice,

Speak normally,” Barlow

tone. “Enough of this. Are

Pretending was exhausting.

Just share

an hour Later, they found themselves in a

drink, Barlow observed Karina, a forced smile etched on her face. “You’re being

serve him some

beating around

gathering her thoughts before confessing, “You’re the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255