“Exactly. We should place higher value on our friendships over our relationships. After all, we'll never betray each other."

“You couldn't be more right!"

After sharing a few Laughs, they eventually hung up the phone.

In the ward, Karina turned to Barlow.

"I'm afraid you might have to wait a Little Longer."

Barlow, engrossed in his work while seated on the bed, arched an eyebrow at her statement.

"What do you mean?"

Karina explained, "There's a one-month period before the divorce can be finalized, so Rosalynn and Brian are still technically married."

Upon hearing this, Karina flashed a sudden smile.

“How about you become my girlfriend? That way, I won't have to wait for Rosalynn to get divorced."

Karina's heart fluttered. She looked at him, attempting to gauge whether he was being sincere.

His charming eyes were filled with amusement, his usual playful smile dancing on his lips, making it hard to discern whether he was joking or not.

Feigning nonchalance, Karina retorted, "Sure, I owe you a favor anyway.

If you want me to be your girlfriend, I suppose I could make the sacrifice."

Hearing this, Barlow appeared stunned.

His gaze fixed on her. After a moment, he replied with a teasing grin, “You agreed that quickly? Are you considering me as a backup? If so, I'm not interested in being with you.”

He wasn't interested in being with her?

Karina was swamped with mixed emotions.

She feigned indifference.

“Well, I don't want to be with you either!"

She couldn't fathom his thought process at all.

She felt as though he was toying with her.