Chapter 724

With a grim expression on his face, Patrick asked, "Karen, is this how lightly you take my feelings for you? Did you really think that I'd fall for another woman so easily? "I was just stating the facts. Lorraine isn't ugly. She's decent-looking. I can't go around calling her an ugly duckling just because you're envious of her. I didn't want to say much, afraid you'd misunderstand, but look—you've done exactly that." Patrick's thoughts churned. Lorraine? How could he possibly have feelings for her? Their interactions had been marked by conflict, not affection. Lorraine had rear-ended his car. He hadn't even demanded compensation yet. When he had time, he'd make sure to visit her orchard and settle that matter. "Pat." Karen suddenly stepped forward, throwing her arms around his waist. Her embrace was tight, almost desperate. "I'm sorry, Pat. I was just scared. Scared that Lorraine might enchant you. I don't understand what's so special about her that she managed to marry Logan.