Quick to understand Tegan's intentions, Kane cut in coldly. "Perhaps it's been too long, and Tegan's memory is a bit fuzzy. I need to clarify things so that my wife doesn't misunderstand."

Kane held Lani's hand, directing a disdainful gaze towards Tegan.

"Firstly, you and I aren't that close. We're just old neighbors, and while you often visited my mom, she cherished you and invited you over frequently, but we've only met a few times. It can't considered as being close," Kane asserted ...