"I don't like her," Karmen muttered. "It was just… A crush from a long time ago."
"Don't lie," Gabriel chuckled, tapping a finger against his friend's chest. "You wouldn't have gone this far if you didn't feel at least something for her."
Karmen shook his head. "I just felt bad for her."
Gabriel arched a brow. "Hmm. And how many women do you usually 'feel bad' for?" He smirked before letting his tone turn more serious. "So, how exactly did you decide to help her?"
"For a month at most," Karmen replied. "She still can't let go of Joshua, and forcing her into marriage would be cruel. Her parents think tying her down will heal her, but when I talked to her… I could see she wasn't ready. She asked for my help, and I agreed."
Gabriel studied him for a moment, then leaned closer. "Be careful, Karmen. Don't give her more than you mean to. If your heart gets involved, you won't be able to walk away."
