Caught off guard, Jaelyn nearly fell down.
âBe careful,â Rosalynn cautioned, reaching out in time to steady Jaelyn.
She subtly placed a hand on Jaelynâs wrist and checked her pulse.
âThank you,â Jaelyn said, her gratitude tinged with a hint of suspicion.
She glanced at Rosalynn with a flicker of doubt in her eyes.
Had Rosalynn tripped her on purpose?
Or was it an accident?
Rosalynn released Jaelynâs hand and looked at her as she walked away.
Sanford, keenly perceptive, deduced that Rosalynn had intentionally tripped Jaelyn.
He narrowed his eyes and asked, âRosalynn, did you intentionally trip her?â
Rosalynn met Sanfordâs gaze head-on and replied without hesitation,
âYes.
Sanford, you seem awfully protective of her.
Are you worried that I might hurt her?â
Sanford paused for a moment before responding, âI didnât mean that.
â
Rosalynn stared at him for a few seconds before asking, âSanford, are you nearsighted?â
Sanford was stunned.
He answered, âNo.
â
Rosalynn continued, âBut Iâm starting to think your eyesight isnât that great.
You not only have poor vision, but your brain is also not very intelligent.
â
Her words dripped with sarcasm.
A trace of displeasure flashed through Sanfordâs eyes.
âRosalynn, even if you are in a bad mood, taking it out on me isnât fair.
â
Rosalynn looked at him coldly.
Maggie sensed the escalating tension in the air, and her heart clenched.
âRosalynn.
â
Rosalynn and Sanford held significant places in Maggieâs heart, and she didnât want to see them quarrel.
In response to Maggieâs pleading look, Rosalynn decided not to continue goading Sanford.
âSanford, do you believe Jaelyn had stomach cancer? Have you looked into her background?â