“Yes, this is my boyfriend, Carlow Tucker.


    Carlow, meet Annalise Murray, my brother’s former girlfriend.


    ”


    Karina confidently took Barlow’s arm and made the introductions with elegance.


    “Nice to meet you, Mr.


    Tucker,” Annalise said, tilting her head and offering a sweet smile as she extended her hand for a handshake.


    Barlow struggled to remember who this woman was when he caught sight of Annalise.


    He finally recalled that Karina had sought his help to unveil Annalise’s true character, ensuring Virgil knew she was a two-timer in rtionships.


    Barlow simply nodded without offering his hand to Annalise.


    Annalise did not seem embarrassed by this.


    Withdrawing her hand, she smiled sweetly and said, “Karina, your boyfriend is very handsome.


    Yet, why does he remind me so much of your previous one? You shouldn’t just pick boyfriends because you can’t be with your brother.


    It’s not fair to you or them, right?”


    She was hinting that Karina had always had feelings for her brother.


    Karina scoffed inwardly, recognizing that Annalise was as bitchy as ever, while keeping herposure outwardly.


    “Annalise, let me be clear.


    Ever since I met myst boyfriend, Barlow, I’vepletely moved on from my brother.


    Yes, Carlow does resemble him.


    I simply prefer that familiar look.


    ”


    She then turned to Barlow and said, “Carlow, I’ve always seen you as a substitute for my ex.


    Does that bother you?”


    Without knowing his real identity, she wouldn’t have admitted this.


    However, now aware of the trut


    h, she was confident that Barlow would not get upset.


    Rather, he would y along.


    He would not only y along but also be pleased.


    She was, after all, covertly dering her affection for him.


    Unaware of Karina’s deeper intentions, Barlow assumed she was just teasing Annalise.


    With a loving smile, he replied, “Of course not.


    I’m ttered to resemble him.


    ”


    Pleased with his response, Karina gave Annalise a mocking look, then turned and walked into the restaurant with Barlow, arm in arm.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    They moved in sync.


    Although Barlow walked with a slight limp, theyplemented each other well.


    Annalise’s expression soured as she watched them.


    Seeing the limp, a flicker of disdain crossed her face.


    She followed them and said, “Mr.


    Tucker seems like a very loving man.


    It’s hard to find someone like that nowadays.


    Karina, you’re lucky to have found a soul mate in Mr.


    Tucker.


    It’sforting to know you’ve moved on from your brother.


    ”


    While Annalise said bitchily, she pretended to twist her ankle and stumbled toward Barlow.


    As Barlow walked ahead, not ncing sideways, Annalise bumped into him unexpectedly.


    He didn’t move away, worried that Karina might get knocked over by the sudden bump.