Christian asked nosily, “What happened? Did River want to get revenge?

“Did he want you to take responsibility, or was it something else? Are you heading out now, Rosalie? Tell me the address. I’ll rush over now and give you a chance to treat me to a meal.”

Rosalie said, “I’m about to head out. You said you weren’t free, so I thought I’d treat you another day. I’m going shopping to get River ten new suits. Since I dirtied his clothes last night, he requested I compensate him with ten new sets of clothes.

“Why do I feel like you’re interested in this situation, Christian? Do you find my predicament amusing?”

Christian smiled. “I’m interested, but I’m not gloating.

“We can’t become lovers or husband and wife, but we can still be friends. We get along well and trust each other.

“Friends care about each other. I care about you.”

Rosalie replied, “We were going to take things further after our blind date. River suddenly acted that way and became your love rival, but I don’t feel any