“Annalise is a master manipulator!" Karina accepted the tissue, wiping her tears.

"She claimed the recording was taken out of context. She also accused me of colluding with Keegan to set her up. She painted me as the jealous sister, in love with my brother, trying to keep him single forever!"

Rosalynn's frown intensified at her words.

“And your brother believes her?"

“Yes!" Karina broke down once again.

“He reprimanded me. He said ever since I started working, I've been learning the wrong things, Like scheming. He regretted letting our parents adopt me. He threatened to sever our ties if I continued to harbor feelings for him!"

Karina's voice choked with sobs, her despair palpable.

Rosalynn embraced her, whispering soothing words.

Others might not understand the depth of Karina's pain, but she did.

Denied the love she yearned for and now maligned by the one she adored, Karina must be in agony.

“Your brother's words were incredibly hurtful."

Rosalynn had once felt empathy for Virgil.

But now, his harsh words infuriated her.

How could he be so heartless, threatening to sever ties with Karina?

Karina was adopted into the Glyn family because Virgil had wished for a sister, and their parents had granted his wish.

Over the years, even if romantic love was absent, there should be familial love, right?

Why would he even consider breaking ties with her over such a deceitful woman?

“Rosalynn, have a drink with me red.

Karina sniffled, her eyes swollen and

Rosalynn felt a pang of sympathy for her.

"You haven't eaten anything yet, have you? Let me order some food. No more drinking for now."

Karina clutched her chest.