CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE – TROUBLE WITH EXES

Karina felt a surge of anger and hurt. "And did it work? Did she make you question everything?" Miguel's eyes flashed. "Of course not. But I can't help but wonder why your ex-boyfriend suddenly feels the need to offer his support." Karina took a step back, shocked. "What are you talking about?" "Seth," Miguel spat the name like it left a bad taste in his mouth. "I heard he approached you at lunch, offering his help. Seems awfully convenient, doesn't it?" Karina's temper flared. "Are you seriously accusing me of something? Seth showed up unexpectedly. I didn't ask for his help or encourage him in any way." Miguel scoffed. "Right, because he just happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to play the knight in shining armor." "That's rich, coming from you," Karina shot back. "At least Seth has never given me a reason to doubt his intentions. Can you say the same about Bianca?" The argument escalated, with both Karina and Miguel hurling accusations and bringing up past insecuri