CHAPTER SIXTY SIX –KEEPING A LIE

The next few days passed in a blur of tension and awkward silences. Karina and Miguel moved around each other like wary animals, both afraid to shatter the fragile peace that had settled over the mansion. They attended their scheduled appearances, playing the happy couple for the cameras, but as soon as they were alone, the facade crumbled. It all came to a head on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. Karina had just returned from a lunch with Elena, where she'd confided everything that had happened. Her friend's advice echoed in her ears: "You need to talk to him, Karina. Really talk. No more games, no more pretending." Taking a deep breath, Karina made her way to Miguel's office. She hesitated at the door, her hand poised to knock. Before she could, Miguel's voice called out. "Come in, Karina." Startled, she pushed open the door. Miguel was standing by the window, his back to her. "How did you know it was me?" she asked. Miguel turned, a wry smile on his face. "I always know when it's y