Hutton nodded.
âHave you talked after I left?â
âNo.
â He shook his head in frustration.
Rosalynn patted his shoulder comfortingly.
âShe just lost the baby, of course sheâs not in the mood to talk.
Donât give up, take your time.
â
âI⦠Alright.
â
Hutton glanced at Brian.
âIâll learn from Brian on winning womenâs heart.
They say persistence pays off.
â
Brian looked speechless.
How did he get dragged into this? Was he being used as a cautionary tale?!
Rosalynn stifled a laugh as she looked Brian, âWe should go,â Brian said with a frown, putting an arm around Rosalynn.
âHave you eaten, Rosalynn? Why not join us?â Hutton offered.
âNo, thanks, we have other plans,â Rosalynn declined politely.
âSee you later.
â
Hutton didnât press; his mood was already low.
After they left, Valeria woke up.
Hutton rushed to her side.
âValeria, Rosalynn brought lunch.
Get up and eat while itâs hot.
â
Valeria lacked appetite, but since the food was carefully prepared by Rosalynn, she didnât want to waste it.
Hutton quickly placed a cushion behind her and unpacked a food container.
It was chicken soup.
âLet me help you,â he offered.
âI can manage,â Valeria said coldly.
Hutton noticed her pale face and sighed, handing her the food container.
âValeria, I know apologies wonât erase what I did.
I donât expect immediate forgiveness, but losing the baby broke me too.
If I could rewind, I wouldnât have invaded your privacy or left you behindâ¦â
âEnough,â Valeria interrupted, her eyes red and voice strained.
âItâs pointless now.
Maybe this is a sign, Hutton.
Without a child, we can have a clean break.
â
Huttonâs face fell at her words.
âWhat do you mean?â
Valeria met his gaze.
âHutton, letâs get a divorce.
â
The word âdivorceâ hung heavy in the air.