Rosalynn bit her lip and explained, âSheâs got it wrong.
She thinks Iâm tainted and Iâll be the ruin of Brian.
â
Gail let out a deep sigh after a momentâs reflection.
âNoemiâs a close friend of mine.
Her behavior might stem from her own marital woes.
â
She paused before continuing, âI suppose I can see where sheâs coming from.
Her overprotectiveness towards Brian probably comes from a place of guilt.
Youâre aware that Brian was once poisoned, so sheâs always on edge.
â
Rosalynn remained quiet.
She could sympathize with Noemiâs instinct to protect her son, but not with the actions it spurred.
Regardless, she knew harming others to fulfill oneâs objectives was unjust.
âYou were quite bold to retaliate without even a word to Brian, werenât you?â Gail noted Rosalynnâs silence and questioned her, a hint of a smile in her tone.
Rosalynn admitted, âI was so incensed at that moment.
There was no time to consult him.
â
Above all, she believed that if she had brought it up, he would have surely forbidden her from retaliating.
And if she held back, Barlow would have taken it upon himself to respond.
If Barlow intervened, the situation could spiral.
It was better to give Noemi a lesson herself.
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So, she took action and chose to seek understanding rather than permission.
âYou two must have butted heads over this, didnât you?â Gail inquired.
Rosalynnâs lips formed a tight line as she remained silent.
Gailâs smile emerged, teasing, âYou appear serene, yet thereâs a fiery temper beneath, reminiscent of a young Noemi.
â
Was her temper really akin to Noemiâs?
That couldnât be the case!
Rosalynnâs brow creased in objection.
âI am not as illogical as her.
â
Gailâs laughter spilled out, unrestricted.
âIâm not saying your actions were incorrect.
However, acting without consulting Brian isnât quite right.
âKeep in mind, sheâs your mother-in-law, your husbandâs mom.
You should take Brianâs emotions into account, shouldnât you?â