CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT – THE PROPOSAL

Miguel spent the night on the couch, tossing and turning as he replayed their fight in his mind. The next morning, he woke to find a note from Karina saying she was going to stay with her brother for a few days. As Miguel sat in his empty house, he felt a deeper fear than any corporate takeover had ever inspired. He was on the verge of losing everything that truly mattered. Meanwhile, at Alex's apartment, Karina curled up on the couch, feeling more lost than ever. "Want to talk about it?" Alex asked, handing her a cup of tea. Karina sighed. "I don't know what to do, Alex. I love Miguel, but all of this... it's tearing us apart." Alex sat down next to her. "Do you remember what Dad used to say? 'Anything worth having is worth fighting for.'" Karina nodded, a small smile tugging at her lips. "I remember." "Well," Alex continued, "I've seen how Miguel looks at you. How he talks about you and the baby. That man is ready to fight the whole world for you. The question is, are you read