Rosalynnâs face twisted with nerves as she absorbed Noemiâs words.
It was hard to believe.
It was really Noemiâs doing! Was she completely out of her mind?
Gail mirrored Rosalynnâs shock.
âNoemi, whatâs going on? What did you put in the chicken soup?â
In a composed tone, Noemi revealed, âSomething to induce a miscarriage.
â
Gail gasped, her eyes widening as she stared at Noemi.
âDo you realize what youâve done? Why would you do something Like that? Rosalynn is carrying your grandchild! Are you really planning to harm your own grandchild?â
At the mention of this, a glimmer of madness flashed in Noemiâs eyes, as if she had been unnerved by something unsettling.
âWhat are you even saying? That baby in her belly isnât my sonâs.
I wonât let this shame come into the world.
I wonât let my son become a laughingstock!â
Noemiâs words grated on Gailâs nerves.
She shot a quick look at the nearby servants, suppressing her anger, and gestured for them to leave.
Though visibly taken aback, the servants composed themselves and quietly exited with Teddy.
Gail locked eyes with Noemi, her usual warmth replaced by a stern demeanor.
âNoemi, youâre really being very insensitive here.
Can you try to be more careful with your words? Why are you saying such damaging things about Rosalynnâs baby?â
âAsk your precious daughter! Iâve noticed her and Lyndon exchanging secret glances every day and having late-night chats.
Isnât it odd they didnât come home two nights ago? And to top it off, she didnât get pregnant until they moved in here.
Thereâs no way itâs my sonâs child!â
Rosalynn clenched her jaw, too furious to reply.
She knew her mother-in-law had always been biased against her, but she hadnât expected her to act this irrationally!
Noemiâs insistence on pushing for a miscarriage over a mere suspicion was beyond belief!
âNoemi, I never thought youâd stoop this low.
I trust Rosalynn and Lyndon.
How can you accuse them without any evidence? Youâre crazy!â
Gail bellowed.
Noemi turned to Rosalynn, her voice dripping with malice.
âThese accusations arenât baseless.
Theyâve betrayed my son.
â
Gail shook her head, disappointment written all over her face.
âNoemi, I can see youâve been through a lot in the past.
I always believed our friendship and my kindness could help you open up.
I thought my presence over the past few months might have softened your heart.
But I never expected you to close up even tighter and grow even more bitter! I encouraged Rosalynn to make peace with you, to find a way to get along.
But in the end, itâs my daughter whoâs suffering.
Being as it is, thereâs no reason for Rosalynn to respect you.
â
Turning to Rosalynn, she added, âRosalynn, call Brian right away.
Tell him to come back immediately.
We wonât tolerate any more trouble from a woman whoâs lost her mind.
Tell him to come back and take his mother away!â
Rosalynn stifled her fluctuating emotions and pulled out her phone to call Brian.
After several rings, he answered.
âHoney, whatâs up?â
âWhere are you?â Rosalynn asked, her voice stern.