Rosalynnâs expression was decidedly icy.
She had brought Maggie here hoping to facilitate a meeting between the two, not expecting Sanford to defame her so.
It was as if he was deliberately stoking conflicts between her and Brian.
âI apologize, Rosalynn.
Iâm not feeling my best today.
I didnât mean what I said.
â
Sanfordâs face flushed with embarrassment, taken aback that his private complaints were overheard by the very person they concerned.
Internally chiding himself, Brian noticed Rosalynnâs visible discomfort and moved to comfort her, his arm wrapping around her shoulder.
âSweetheartâ¦â
âKeep your hands to yourself.
â Rosalynn shrugged off his arm.
âBrian, do you share his sentiment? Do you believe we are all crafty women willing to stoop to any lengths to marry into wealth?â
Brian mentally cursed Sanford.
Ignoring Rosalynnâs protests, he held her firmly in his embrace.
âHow could I think that way? I know you, Rosalynn.
If you were a manipulative woman, you wouldnât have proposed divorce, let alone willingly relinquish your entire fortune during that process.
â
His words softened Rosalynnâs expression.
At this moment, Maggie emerged from the bathroom, a bowl of cut fruit in hand.
Rosalynn turned to Sanford and said, âI suggest you speak it out if you have an issue with Maggie.
Thereâs no need for your words to drip with sarcasm.
Itâs unbecoming, making you seem the villain here.
â
Maggie froze, sensing the tension in the room.
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She glanced at Rosalynn, then Sanford.
Hesitant, she asked, âRosalynn, whatâs going on?â
Rosalynn remained silent, her expression stern.
Brian stepped in.
âMaggie, did you have a meeting with Sanfordâs mother this morning?â
Maggie nodded in affirmation.
Brian continued, âSanford told us that his mother played him a recording.
In it, you admit to not loving him, only his wealth.
â
Maggie looked taken aback, her gaze flitting to Rosalynn in confusion.
Rosalynn, too, appeared surprised, her brows furrowing.