Brianâs anger flared at her words.
âCan you please stop? Rosalynn is my wife, and this is my in-lawsâ house.
I treat them like own Whatâs with my family.
wrong being good to them?â
âAnd you think they truly respect you? Youâre deluded, Brian.
Itâs your attitude thatâs given Rosalynn the leeway to betray you with the other man!â Noemi continued accusingly.
âThatâs enough, Mom.
If you keep this up, donât be surprised if I stop acknowledging you as my mother!â Brianâs threat was fierce and final.
Silence fell, and Noemi was left speechless, her stare blank.
The atmosphere in the living room grew even more strained.
Gail, sighing deeply, turned to Brian.
âAt this point, for the safety of Rosalynn and her baby, I canât justify keeping your mother here any longer.
She even mentioned that you felt wronged living with us.
So, what are your thoughts on that now? I canât just leave Rosalynn to fend for herself with you guys.
If you feel itâs too much to visit our house every day, I wonât force you to stay with Rosalynn.
â
Was Gail implying a separation between him and Rosalynn?
A heavy feeling settled in Brianâs chest as he furrowed his brows, contemplating the implications.
âIâve never felt wronged.
It hurts to think of Rosalynn alone at my place during this time,â Brian confessed.
Gail, noticing the disappointment clouding his face, quickly apologized, âIâm sorry, Brian.
Youâre a good man.
I spoke out of anger.
â
Brian stood, his resolve clear.
âIâm the one who should apologize.
Iâm sorry for what my mother has caused.
Iâll take her home now.
â
Rosalynn, seeing the weariness in his expression, gently took his hand.
âBrian,â she said softly, wondering whether the harsh words from his mother had weighed him down.
Brian gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and smiled.
âI need to take care of my mother first.
Wait for me at home.
â
Relieved by the softness returning to his eyes, Rosalynn nodded in understanding.
Brian then turned to Noemi with a stern Look.
âMom, Letâs go upstairs so you can pack.
â
âBrianâ
âDonât speak now,â he cut her off firmly.
Silently, Noemi followed him upstairs to gather her belongings.
The room fell silent.
Lyndon, who had been quietly observing the situation, finally spoke up.
âMrs.
Moreno, Rosalynn, I apologize.
My presence has caused misunderstandings.
Iâll move out today.
â
Gail saw the hesitation in his eyes and nodded her understanding.
âOkay.
â