âBecause Rosalynn would feel guilty,â Barlow answered.
âIf I used this as an excuse to make her stay with me for life, do you think sheâd agree?â
At this, Brianâs anger surged.
Observing his stern face, Barlow smiled smugly.
âSo you better pray for me.
â
Watching him head to the bathroom, Brian unbuttoned one of his shirt buttons.
He was incredibly frustrated.
Why wasnât he there for Rosalynn when she was in danger?
Laden with shopping bags, Rosalynn reentered the ward, noticing Brianâs icy expression.
He received nothing more than a casual glance from her.
âHere you go, Barlow; itâs not much, but I hope itâs enough.
â
Barlow took in the aroma wafting from the food she set on the table and his stomach growled in response.
âIt smells heavenly; Iâm famished.
â
âThen, eat,â was her simple reply.
Barlow shot a glance at Brian, then turned to Rosalynn.
âMy arm hurts.
Iâm unable to hold the fork.
â
Her eyebrows creased as she eyed his gauze-bound arm.
âDo you need me to feed you?â
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âYes,â Barlow said with a dazzling smile.
Rosalynn remained silent, simply accepting the food box, only to have Brian snatch it from her grasp.
âIâLL take over,â he said.
Rosalynn was taken aback, and looked at Barlow, who raised an eyebrow and declared, âI want you to feed me, Rosalynn.
â
âEnough, Barlow!â Brianâs voice came through clenched teeth.
âIâm afraid your upbringing hasnât prepared you for caretaking, has it, Brian?â
âYou should feel privileged, then.
â
âI couldnât care less.
â