She had seen him at his worst and knew she couldnât act impulsively.
Still, doing nothing wasnât an option either.
Troubled and unsure, Janiya decided her husband should handle it this time.
Meanwhile, Brian showed up.
After a brief greeting with Sanford, he checked the time.
âLetâs find a spot to sit and chat.
â
âSure,â Sanford agreed, following him out.
Brian gave Rosalynn a knowing look, and then turned to Maggie.
âMaggie, itâs time to eat.
Care to join us?â
Diner together? Maggie watched Sanford walk away, feeling a sharp pang in her heart.
She knew being invited by Rosalynn meant she would be sitting at the same table as him.
Maggie was worried that it could get awkward.
âRosalynn, Iâ¦â
âMaggie, do you still have feelings for Sanford?â Rosalynn asked, her eyes keenly observing Maggieâs hesitation.
Maggie dropped her gaze, the answer clear in her silence.
Of course, she still had feelings for him.
âSo, itâs a yes?â Rosalynn pushed further.
âMaggie, if you still have feelings for him, you need to talk to him.
Maggie nervously twisted her fingers.
âBut isnât he about to get married?â
She didnât want to disrupt his engagement.
More than that, she doubted his feelings for her.
He had insisted she design Millieâs wedding dress, which clearly showed he had moved on.
Why would she put herself through the pain?
âMaggie, heâs only engaged, not married.
Besides, you know what kind of person Millie is,â Rosalynn pointed out.
âEven if you and Sanford donât end up together, would you want him marrying someone so detestable? A good wife can uplift a family for generations, while a bad one can bring ruin.
â
Rosalynn persuaded Maggie from a different perspective.