After a brief pause, he ventured a guess.


    “Is it a menstrual disorder?”


    A couple passing by caught snippets of their conversation.


    They gave Barlow a curious nce, their expressions mingling amusement and disbelief.


    Embarrassed, Karina pleaded, “Could you not discuss my personal issues in public?”


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    “I’m just overly concerned about you,” Barlow exined, clearing his throat.


    Was he truly concerned?


    If he genuinely cared, he would not have kept secrets from her.


    Karina internally scoffed.


    Noticing a medical report in his hand, she questioned, “Are you here for a follow-up on your leg?”


    “Yes,” Barlow confirmed, without evasion.


    Recalling the incident where his old wound had acted up at the hotel, Karina’s worry deepened.


    She snatched the report from


    his hand and pressed, “What did the doctor say? Is your leg healing properly?”


    Observing the worry etched on her face, Barlow’s eyes briefly Lit up with a smile.


    “Worried about me?”


    Karina didn’t respond; instead, she opened the medical report.


    “If my leg gets worse, you’ll have to look after me.


    After all, you were the cause of my leg’s rpse,” Barlow said in a teasing tone.


    Karina remained silent, focusing intently on the report.


    Realizing he was fine, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    She looked up, meeting his amused gaze, and tapped the report against his chest in annoyance.


    “Do you enjoy teasing me all day long?”


    What a troublesome man.


    He never seemed to change.


    After stowing the report, Barlow grinned.


    “It’s enjoyable! You make me happy.


    ”


    He continued to smile, his voice cheerful.


    Karina bit her lip and started walking ahead without a word.