CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY – THE WRONG SITUATION

Karina quickly pulled her hand away, feeling a pang of guilt even though she knew she had nothing to feel guilty about. "Seth," she said, her voice strained. "What are you doing here?" Seth's smile returned full force as he reached them. "I couldn't stop thinking about our conversation this morning. I know I said I'd give you time, but I realized life's too short for waiting. Karina, I want us to try again. We were great together once, we could be again." Karina felt Miguel stiffen beside her. She stood up, trying to create some distance between herself and both men. "Seth, I appreciate the gesture, but this isn't the time or place for this conversation." Seth's expression turned pleading. "Just hear me out, please? I know I made mistakes in the past, but I've changed. I'm ready for a real commitment now." Karina felt overwhelmed, torn between her complicated feelings for Miguel and the familiarity of her past with Seth. "I can't do this right now," she said, her voice shaky. "I ne