Was that her mother speaking with Noemi on the phone?
âHow is this possible? Did Beal actually orchestrate sending your daughter away in secret?â
Noemiâs voice carried through the air.
Peering around the corner, Rosalynn spotted her mother seated on the sofa, engaged in a video call with Noemi.
Memories of earlier events caused her to compress her lips tightly, and she began descending the stairs quietly.
âIndeed, I find it astonishing as well.
â
Gail, still emitting sighs of disbelief, noticed Rosalynnâs approach and gestured for her to come closer.
Rosalynn moved to her motherâs side and settled beside her.
âRosalynn, extend your greetings to your mother-in-law,â Gail prompted with softness in her tone.
Facing the camera, Rosalynn greeted Noemi respectfully.
Noemiâs gaze lingered on her, her face contorted with unease.
She offered a slight nod, and an awkward silence fell upon them.
Breaking the quiet, Gail announced, âYou know, Noemi, destiny proposed that our families would unite through marriage someday, should we have a son and a daughter.
It seems destiny had its own plans.
â
This coaxed a smile from Noemi, though it seemed strained.
âYes.
But, they ended up divorcing.
â
She was yet unaware of the fake divorce.
Gail turned towards Rosalynn, hesitating briefly before revealing, âNoemi, thereâs something youâre oblivious toâ¦â
âOblivious to what?â
At that moment, Brian made his way downstairs.
Catching sight of him, Gail called out, âBrian, join us.
Discuss with your mother your marital situation with Rosalynn.
â
Brian stepped forward, draping his arm around Rosalynnâs shoulders, his expression grave.
âMom, Rosalynn and I havenât truly divorced.
The document was fake.
â