章 22: Feelings Restrained 

 David and Carissa's eyes widened in shock as they turned to see Nikki standing in the doorway, her expression a mixture of disbelief and fury.

Casting a glare at Carissa, Nikki stormed into the room, her footsteps echoing angrily against the floor. "What do you think you're doing?" she spat, her voice dripping with contempt as she advanced towards Carissa.

Carissa felt a wave of panic wash over her as she stumbled back, her heart pounding with apprehension. "Nikki, I can explain," she stammered, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

But Nikki was having none of it. "Explain?" she scoffed, her eyes blazing with anger. "What's there to explain? You're trying to seduce my brother again, aren't you? After everything you've done to him, after ruining his life, you have the audacity to come here and try to worm your way back into his heart?"