Yet Selina cautioned him, âYou should be more cautious.
Donât bring shame upon others.
Sheâs no simpleton.
She knows how to charm men.
Havenât you noticed Lyndonâs concern for her? More so than Brianâs when you brought out the snake?â
Kysonâs brow creased in concern.
âIs Lyndon also taken with her?â
With a crafty glint in her eye, Selinaâs voice dropped to a whisper.
âLetâs not jump to conclusions.
After all, she was invited by your mom.
â
A chill crossed Kysonâs expression.
âI hold both Brian and Lyndon in high esteem.
She better not turn out to be promiscuous!â
Selina spoke with outward gentleness, but inwardly, she seethed.
Kyson had to be the one to reprimand Rosalynn!
Inside the kitchen, Gail offered an apologetic tone, âRosa, I hope Kyson didnât frighten you.
Heâs been spoiled.
It was one thing when he fancied keeping cats and dogs in his youth, but as he matured, his interests took a turn towards the peculiar.
Imagine my shock when he first came home with a giant python.
I was nearly petrified.
â
Rosalynn, rinsing her hands, visualized the scenario and chuckled.
âBoys will embark on adventures.
Itâs in their nature.
Maybe thereâs a part of me thatâs boyish, too.
I fear nothing.
â
Gailâs face brightened with relief.
âIâm glad youâre untroubled by it.
â
Lyndon chimed in with a smile, âRosaâs courage is quite remarkable.
â
âA bit of this and that,â Rosalynn replied, her smile a blend of gentleness and self-assurance.
Lyndonâs eyes followed her, softening as he watched.
At the kitchen doorway, Brianâs expression turned stormy upon witnessing this exchange.
As Lyndon moved to hand Rosalynn a towel, Brian intervened, his tall frame creating a barrier between Lyndon and her.
Rosalynn shot a look his way, reaching for the towel, but Brian, taking the task upon himself, began drying her hands with a tender focus.
Observing his large, well-defined hands, Rosalynn bit her lip.
Was he attempting to put on a show again?
She dismissed the thought, allowing him his moment.