CHAPTER 172 SCHEMES AND INTRIGUE

Kate asked, “Bella, hypothetically, if you divorce Kennedy, would you consider Barlow?” Would she consider Barlow? Bella frowned. “Kate, why would you ask such a question?” “Well, Barlow’s been really good to you, so I thought I’d ask.” “There are plenty of people who are good to me, If I didn’t reject them, wouldn’t I be another Annalise?” Upon hearing Bella’s response, Kate chuckled. “So, you don’t see Barlow as more than a good male friend?” Bella quirked an eyebrow. “Exactly.” Kate burst into laughter. “He must be disappointed.” Bella’s eyes flickered with curiosity. “Kate, it sounds like you care about him quite a bit.” “No, he’s helped me in the past. I’m just grateful.” Really? Deciding not to press the matter, Bella thought about Virgil and asked, “How’s your brother?” Kate sighed. “Not great. Annalise has been pleading shamelessly for him to reconsider his decision. Fortunately, he’s remained firm, but I can see he’s in pain.” As long as he hadn’t given in, things