Deanna blinked, thinking her mother was being rather unfair.
But with Noemi still simmering, it was wiser to avoid any disagreements, so she agreed without protest.
Meanwhile, Selina managed to catch up with Brian.
âBrian, hold up.
â
Brian halted in his tracks and asked, âWhat do you need?â
His expression remained unreadable.
Selina bit her lip as she regarded his striking features.
âBrian, have you been distant with me Lately?â
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With a blank expression, Brian retorted, âIâm a married man.
Isnât it appropriate to maintain some distance with a female friend?â
âBut are we just friends? Are you planning to shun all women at work or in your daily Life?â Selina asked.
Brian cast a quick glance at her before stating, âThatâs my business, Selina.
You donât have to pay heed to my motherâs words.
The affairs of the Hughes and Cruz families arenât your concern.
You should focus on your own matters.
â
With that, he started walking toward the elevator.
Selinaâs chest heaved as she trailed after him.
âYouâre acting this way because youâre worried Rosalynn will get jealous, arenât you? Why do you care so much about her? Meanwhile, she spent the night with another man behind your back.
Do you genuinely believe nothing happened between them? Brian, is your affection for her so deep that youâve forsaken your principles?â
Brian halted in his tracks, his face abruptly hardened.
âEnough! Sheâs my wife, and I trust her integrity.
â
A clenched fist betrayed Selinaâs frustration as she said, âBrian, youâve become a stranger to me.
You used to be aloof, yet your sense of justice was evident.
You showed affection and friendship towards those around you.
What about now? Just how indifferent have you become, all because of Rosalynn?
Your fear of her jealousy has led you to sever all ties with the women in your life.
Itâs made you neglect Eleanor, who was pregnant with your child.
Brian, be honest.
Eleanor is currently in custody.
Are you going to get her out?â
With a face as stern as a winterâs evening, Brian took his time before finally responding with an icy detachment.
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âEleanor crossed the Line of the Law.
I canât and wonât meddle with the justice system.
The Law must preside.
â
So, he had no intentions of stepping in for Eleanor?
Despite Selinaâs earnest appeal, his indifference remained rock solid.
Frustration bubbled within Selina.
âIs it because youâre truly unable or merely unwilling? Eleanor was once pregnant with your child.
Canât you step up for her?â
âNo, I canât,â Brian said.
âEven if she wore a crown, she must face the consequences of her actions.
â
Shocked by his coldness, Selina shot back, âHow could you be so heartless, Brian? Do you realize how many people youâll Let down by not helping her?â