Chapter 456

“Karina.”

Before I could respond, Neil cut in, his tone unusually stern and filled with a strong warning. “Enough, what are you talking about?”

Karina paused, seemingly realizing her words had been a tad too pointed at me. Anyone could have heard the sarcasm and boasting in her voice.

No matter how well she pretended, she couldn’t always remain cool and collected, especially if she had feelings for Neil, if she had possession desires.

Isn’t that the sorrow of loving someone? I’ve been there before.

“I’m sorry, I just wanted to invite her over for dinner at our place. Even though what I said earlier was wrong, I truly do appreciate all she’s done for you over the years,” Karina explained to Neil. Even in this situation, she managed to maintain control, showing no signs of panic, even admitting she was wrong.

Neil’s expression softened slightly. “No need.”

“Alright, I understand.” Karina nodded her head, and as the elevator reached the ground floor, she led Neil out by the arm.

In the hospital lobby, colleagues greeted her from time to time, casting curious glances at Neil, their eyes filled with admiration and

awe.

This kind of attention would be enough to satisfy any woman’s vanity.

Karina escorted Neil to his car parked outside the hospital entrance. I finally understood that she didn’t want me to be alone with Neil, hence she personally saw him to his car during work hours.

come over with Kitty because she knew I was here.

seems I unintentionally

Karina cautioned Neil softly as he got into his car.

ordinary and devoid of any

After getting in, I didn’t spare the pair another glance and drove off.

I received a call from

her divorce from Mitch. Her tone was calm, even relieved. “Rena, although I’ve been happy these past two years, I’ve always been a bit of a party animal, just like Mitch. Deep down, I’ve always been a bit nervous, always feeling like something might happen and shatter our

because what Stella said made

I finally led a life free from constant anxiety. Not having to worry about losing someone who never belonged to me

bit regrettable for Stella and Mitch, because their

supposed to withstand

and he hadn’t crossed the line yet. But Stella was

planning to stay in

stay in Rosemont. Oh, did you know that Alicia went to Ylandia?” Suddenly, Stella and I started discussing Alicia’s situation. “Apparently, it’s for that Sean guy. The two

of the kids recently and hadn’t had much contact with Alicia and Barbara.

her to a blind date, and I didn’t expect her to fall for Sean. They had a stable relationship

help but sigh. “Why is it that all of us are so unlucky in love? Even Barbara ran into a

as puzzled, and her tone became more downcast. “Yeah, did we

mood, and I burst into

Stella had to go take care of her child, and

call.

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