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.

agreed to come over with Kitty because

I unintentionally

got into his car. “You drive a bit too fast. You should

Neil responded, his tone ordinary and devoid of any intimacy.

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

three days later, I received a

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 happiness. Now that we’re divorced, I

a moment, because what Stella

from Neil, I finally led a life free from constant anxiety. Not having to worry

regrettable for Stella and Mitch, because their issues weren’t that

to withstand

the line yet. But Stella was no

are you planning to 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 them can’t seem to

recently and hadn’t had much

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

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

tone became more downcast. “Yeah, did we lead

instantly lightened my mood, and I burst into

take care of her child, and my little Serena started making hungry noises, so we

call.

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