Fortunately, it was not a case of deliberate arson.
Brian massaged his aching temples, feeling utterly drained at this moment.
Edwin, who had been accompanying him, said with concern, âMr.
Hughes, you havenât had any rest all night.
Why donât you take a break?â
Brian nodded when he heard this.
He was indeed exhausted because he hadnât rested well.
It had been quite some time since heâd had a decent nightâs sleep, especially with the recent days spent dealing with his motherâs marriage woes.
As Edwin prepared to book a nearby hotel for Brian, the latter waved it off, saying, âNo, thanks.
Iâll catch a quick nap in the car.
â
Aware of Brianâs persistent worry for the branch, Edwin didnât press the issue further and opened the carâs rear door for him.
Brian settled into the back seat and closed his eyes.
Just as he was about to doze off, his phone rang.
With a furrowed brow, Brian opened his bloodshot eyes and checked his phone.
Seeing that it was Sanford calling, Brian closed his eyes and answered with a sigh, âWhatâs the matter?â
Sanford sounded anxious as he asked, âBrian, why didnât you tell us about your divorce with Rosalynn? How long were you going to hide such a big thing from us?â
Brian rubbed his temples and shifted his body uncomfortably when he heard this.
âWho told you that? Was it Maggie?â
He had a hunch that Rosalynn might have told Maggie they had divorced, and Maggie subsequently shared the news with Sanford.
He thought this was what had happened.
âYes, it was Maggie.
Brian, is it true? Did you really divorce Rosalynn? When did this happen?â Sanford asked.
Brian replied tiredly, âNo, itâs not true.
â
âWhat? Itâs not true? Brian, you need to explain this.
Whatâs going on?â
âTo appease my mother, Deanna asked me to get a fake divorce certificateâ¦â
Brian told Sanford the truth.
There was a brief silence on the other end.
Sanford finally responded,
âI see.
So thatâs the deal.
Since itâs a fake divorce, why didnât you tell Rosalynn sooner?â
Brian sighed in exasperation.
âIâm busy with work right now.
â
Sanford chuckled softly and added, âBrian, if you keep being tied up with work, your wife will be taken away by someone else.
â