SEVEN

KAREN' POV

"Ladies, I won't stoop to your level. My personal life is none of your concern, and I won't entertain baseless rumors. Have a good day," I said and grabbed Alice's hand, leaving the hotel.

Alice was fuming. "You should have allowed me to give her a piece of my mind, Karen," she said.

"You can't stoop to their level, Alice. It will only make you look stupid. You can only ignore such people," I tried to talk sense into her, and it worked.

"Ok, fine. Let's go home. Come, I brought my car with me. You don't have to take a cab," she said.

"Ok, that will be good too," I said and followed her to her car, a Mini Cooper. "She is a fine girl," I commented.

"Thank you," she beamed cheerfully. Inside the car, Alice ignited the engine, and we drove off.

"So, Karen, are you still going to live in his house, especially after what happened? I think it will be better if you stay in your own house and only visit him from time to time," she suggested.