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.

with Kitty

unintentionally helped

Neil softly as he got into his car. “You drive a bit too fast.

tone ordinary and devoid of any intimacy.

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

three days later, I received

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 strangely feel relieved. It’s more comforting to have lost than to have owned. Is that how it’s supposed to

a moment, because what Stella said

Not having to worry about losing someone who never belonged to me in the first place made life much better.

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

is supposed to

was Mitch’s test, and he hadn’t crossed the line yet. But Stella was no longer willing to give him another chance.

planning to stay in Rosemont, or…” I asked.

situation. “Apparently, it’s for that Sean

busy taking care of the kids recently and hadn’t had much

situation. Initially, I had accompanied her to a blind date, and I didn’t expect her to fall for Sean. They had a stable relationship at first, but soon ran into various problems. Sean

is it that all of us are so unlucky in love? Even Barbara

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

instantly lightened my mood, and I burst

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

call.

voices were getting louder,

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