âWhy are you here?â
Upon seeing the trio entering, Sanford expressed his surprise.
He shot Maggie a fleeting glance before his gaze wandered elsewhere.
âWeâre here to see how youâre doing,â Brian said.
âIâm fine,â responded Sanford, his tone flat.
Brian furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss about Sanfordâs demeanor.
Shouldnât he be pleased to see them, especially since they brought Maggie along?
Rosalynn and Brian shared the same perception.
It appeared that Sanford barely acknowledged Maggie since she stepped into the room.
His aloofness puzzled them.
âPlease take a seat.
Ellie, could you prepare some fruit for our guests?â Sanford instructed Ellie, who nodded and left to fetch the fruit.
Maggie offered to help.
âEllie, allow me to assist you.
â hereâs no need.
â
âPlease, Iâd be glad to help you cut the fruit.
â
Watching the two ladies depart for the kitchen, Rosalynn shared a glance with Sanford before rising and following them, offering, âMaggie, I can assist you.
â
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Only Brian remained in the room.
Noticing Sanford attempting to rise from the bed, Brian promptly approached him and lent a hand.
âWhy this indifference? What happened?â Brian asked.
Sanford managed to rise, slowly moved to the water dispenser, and filled a glass for Brian.
jothing.
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âWhy wonât you confide in me?â Accepting the glass, Brian asked further, âDid your mother say something to you? Rosalynn mentioned your motherâs intention to buy off Maggie.
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Hearing this, Sanford smiled faintly.
He positioned himself by the window, the starry night sky outside reflecting in his gaze, lending him a look of solitude and gloom.
âDo you have a cigarette?â