NovelUSAChapter 2198 Jack suddenly fell silent.
After a moment, he said, "What if I had my face done?" Leilani was shocked and quickly responded, "Don't do that.
If you have your face done, Karina will never speak to you again.
You'll lose her and your career.
It's not worth it.
" Jack glanced at her, then leaned back against the headboard, looking defeated.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I was just speaking out of frustration.
" He was infuriated by Carlow's presence, but it was eerie how much Carlow resembled the late Mr.
Tucker.
Outside the ward, Barlow still had his arm around Karina's waist, and she quickly pulled away, stepping aside to put sdistance between them.
Seeing her cold demeanor, Barlow smiled and said, "Honey, isn't it a bit harsh to treatthis way?" Karina looked straight ahead, her tone icy.
"Carlow, I didn't reveal your lies in the ward because I didn't feel the need to clarify our relationship. However, always remember, you are not my boyfriend.
" "Karina, I helped you get rid of Jack, and yet you treatso coldly.
I'm heartbroken," Barlow teased, a hint of banter in his tone.
Karina ignored him, pressing the elevator button and stepping inside.
Barlow slowly followed her inside.
"Heading back now?" he asked.
"Yes.
" Karina nodded.
They stood in silence as the elevator descended.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKarina glanced at his reflection on the elevator wall, feeling a twinge of softness at the thought of his company throughout the evening.
When they reached the ground floor, she said, "I'll drive.
She felt thankful to him.
"Lethandle it," Barlow insisted, taking off his coat and draping it over her shoulders. Karina felt the warmth spread across her shoulders and into her heart.
Looking at the dark, cold night, she tightened the coat around herself.
"I can drive," she insisted.
It was a long drive from Wragos to Skrix, and it was late and cold now.
She didn't want him to drive back, considering he might be too tired to do sq sately.
Once they reached the parking lot, Barlow opened the passenger door for her. "Get in the car," he said firmly.
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