Karina froze, the color draining from her face.

She threw a frantic glance at Virgil, who flushed and freed his arm from her grasp.

Barlow took that as a cue to come up beside Karina and put his arm around her shoulder.

“Their relationship is none of your business, Annalise. Besides, Karina is with me now. She and Virgil are nothing more than siblings. Isn't that right, Babe?"

Karina blinked and turned to Barlow in a daze. Their eyes met, and all at once, she felt the tension inside her ease. She smiled and nodded.

“That's right. And for your information, I've never been jealous of you, Annalise. I just always felt sorry for my brother. My only wish for him is that he finds a woman who deserves him."

Barlow chuckled under his breath and pulled Karina closer. Then he turned to Virgil.

“Congratulations! Now you know what kind of person Annalise is. You're free. Oh, and don't worry. I will do my best to fulfill Karina's wish for you. We shall join forces and find someone who would suit you perfectly.”

Virgil was already in a terrible mood, and Barlow's words did not help at all.

He forced a smile, glanced at Annalise for one last time, then strode away.

"No, Virgil, don't leave! Wait for me!"

Annalise pulled herself up and made to run after him, but Barlow cut her off.

“Just stop it, won't you? You really make me sick."

Annalise was rooted to the spot. She huffed and fumed as she watched

Karina and Barlow exit the room arm in arm.

In her rage, she dashed to the bathroom and grabbed the disposable razor that came with the room, and rushed out into the hallway.

Standing at the door, Rosalynn and Brian watched the debacle. To say that they were quite invested in the drama would be an understatement.

"Karina," Rosalynn called out when she saw them emerge from the room.

Karina let out a small gasp.

"Rosalynn? What are you doing here?"

“I= Watch out!"

Rosalynn was just about to explain the situation when she spotted