My Bossy CEO Husband

“You’re all grown up now, Karina. It’s high time you found a boyfriend.
These are promising young men from Wragos. Take a look, see if any catches your fancy. Perhaps arrange a blind date.”
Denisse handed her several pictures.
Karina curled her fingers into a fist and forced a smile, not even sparing the photos a glance. “Mom, there’s no need. I already
have a boyfriend.”
She didn’t want to go on a blind date. Claiming to have a boyfriend seemed like the safer option.
“You have a boyfriend?” Denisse seemed taken aback.
“Yes, it’s true.” Karina Lightly brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
A flicker of curiosity flashed in Annalise’s eyes. “Karina, is your boyfriend the one Virgil and I met Last time?”
Karina quietly confirmed, her fingers nervously entwining.
Annalise and Virgil had already encountered Barlow. It wouldn’t be a stretch to introduce him as her boyfriend.
“Really? You two have met him before? Karina, what does he do? What’s he like?” Denisse pressed.
Karina responded with a smile, “His name is Barlow Tucker. He recently returned from abroad to start his own business. He’s just
bought a film and television company and is Looking to break into the industry. And he’s quite attractive.”
“Is that so? You should invite him over sometime. I’d like to meet him,” Denisse said, her excitement evident.
Karina’s heart fluttered. “Mom, we’ve only just begun dating. It’s a bit early for parent introductions.”
“That’s a fair point, ma’am. You need to give Karina more space and time. Virgil and I can help assess Barlow’s character,”
Annalise interjected.
“Yes, that seems sensible. As young people, you might have a clearer perspective on their compatibility.” Denisse nodded in
agreement.
“Yes.” Annalise turned to Karina, her smile gentle. “Karina, perhaps you’d Like to invite your boyfriend for a meal with us soon?”

Detecting a spark of opportunity in Annalise’s enthusiasm, Karina agreed. “Sure.”
Seeing Annalise’s enthusiasm, Karina considered exploiting this chance to her advantage.
On the second day, Rosalynn groggily rose from bed, gingerly massaging her aching waist, silently cursing Brian.
Brian had been too rough with her.
As she emerged from the bedroom, her eyes fell upon Brian, who sat serenely on the couch, engrossed in his laptop.
Catching sight of him, she contemplated retreating back to the safety of her own home.