FreeGoodNovelSanford, who had recently been discharged, kept his injury hidden from his parents to avoid worrying them about his condition.
Over the phone, he fabricated a story, telling his father he and Maggie would be spending New Year's elsewhere.
Early in the morning, Rosalynn had the servants prepare a room at the Morenos' house for Sanford, allowing him to stay temporarily for his ongoing treatment.
Sanford did not resist and adhered to the arrangements made by Rosalynn and Brian.
Library The house was now brimming with life; swatched TV, others engaged in lively chats, a few played chess, and several enjoyed games.
Laughter and joy permeated the atmosphere.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Shari, do you really not need to go hand spend New Year's with your family?" Rosalynn, sensing Shari's discomfort, approached her with a plate of fruit, hoping to ease her into the festive atmosphere.
"I thought you might enjoy sfruit," she offered warmly.
Accepting the plate with a gracious nod, Shari replied, "Thank you, Mrs.
Hughes.
My family and I are not on good terms.
It doesn't really make a difference whether I go back or not." Rosalynn smiled understandingly.
"Well, feel free to engage and don't hold yourself back,” she advised gently.
"Okay," Shari responded, her smile widening slightly as her gaze swept across the room.
Her eyes paused on Kyson, who was ensconced in the corner with Barlow and Karina, deeply engrossed in a video game.
After a moment's hesitation, she walked over to join them.
At that moment, Kyson, Barlow, and Karina were deep in the throes of their online battle.
Kyson's voice rang out, urgent and frantic.
"Hey, Karina, guard the right side! Oh no, there's something behind you!" Annoyed by his relentless directions, Karina retorted with a frown, "I know! Would you just stop shouting?!" But Kyson persisted, his voice rising in panic, "Hey, you need to focus more.
Behind you, watch out! Ah! We're done!" Their characters met a swift defeat, riddled with shots.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKyson, frustration etched across his face, put down his phone and shot Karina an accusatory glare.
"Karina, were you pulling punches for Barlow's sake?" Caught off-guard by the accusation, Barlow raised his eyebrows and turned to Karina, seeking confirmation.
"Did you really go easy on me?" With an eye roll, Karina dismissed the idea.
"Absolutely not!" Barlow then faced Kyson, attempting to clear the air.
"Kyson, you've got it all wrong.
She didn't go easy on me; she's just not that good."
Feeling slighted by his comment, Karina's pretty face clouded over, and she lobbed a pillow at him in mock indignation. she lobbed a pillow t "Barlow, I was going easy on you!"
A playful smile danced in Barlow's eyes as he sidled up to her and slung an arm around her shoulders, teasing her. "Karina, why spill the beans? I know you love me.
It's enough that we both understand iti"
Exasperated yet amused, Karina pinched his muscular am, denying er his claim "Con, I don't love you."
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