Gail shook her head, dismissing the concern.
âIâm alright.
The years have rolled by.
Tears and anguish are behind me.
My heart goes out to the poor child, though.
I regret not protecting her well and letting her meet such a tragic end.
â
Rosalynn paused, caught by the last statement.
The baby met a tragic end? Was she dead?
Rosalynn said with a tinge of disbelief, âBrianâs grandma told me youâve suffered the loss of a child.
How could such a tragedy occur?â
As Gail exhaled deeply, a somber tone enveloped her voice.
âDuring the celebration of my babyâs first month, my sister, who struggles with bouts of mental instability, accidentally took the baby.
Tragically, she stepped into traffic, and a passing car struck her, leading to my babyâs death.
â
As she recounted the painful memory, Gailâs eyes brimmed with tears.
Reacting swiftly, Rosalynn dried her hands and offered tissues to dab away Gailâs tears.
Regaining her composure, Gail managed a weak smile and murmured her thanks, followed by an apology.
Rosalynn simply shook her head, her own curiosity about whether Gail had witnessed the accident with her own eyes held back, not wishing to resurrect such a sorrowful memory.
The maternity test could wait until tomorrow.
Attempting to steer the conversation, Gail remarked while continuing her baking, âRosa, you and Brian appear to share a close bond.
â
Rosalynn paused, her actions ceasing as she contemplated the truth of their relationship.
Did affection truly exist between them?
If Brian genuinely cherished her, he would never have procured a fake divorce document without her knowledge.
Noticing Rosalynnâs silence, Gail probed gently, âIs there trouble between you two? If youâre comfortable, Iâm here to listen.
â
Her gaze was nurturing, inviting confidence like that of a maternal figure, coaxing one to open up.
Rosalynn gave a solemn nod, admitting, âIndeed.
There was a dispute with him not long agoâ¦â
She quickly recounted how Noemi attempted to intimidate her using Karina, how she stood her ground, and how Brian obtained a fake divorce document.
Gail was taken aback.
âNoemi actually threatened you over your best friend?â
Rosalynn cast her gaze downward, affirming with a nod.
âYes, she did.
â
âBut why would she want Brian to leave you? This is the first time sheâs ever opposed your marriage, isnât it?â