He was following his grandmotherâs advice.
âThank you, Mr.
Hughes,â Eleanor responded, relief washing over her Brian had conceded.
Sheâd successfully made the first move.
Butâ¦
Recalling Rosalynnâs words, Eleanor queried, âMr.
Hughes, are you already married?â
Upon hearing this, Brian, who had been about to exit, paused.
âHow did you come to know?â
So it was true!
Eleanor was taken aback.
âRosalynn came to me and claimed that she was your wife.
â
Had Rosalynn sought out Eleanor?
Brian turned his gaze onto Eleanor.
âWhat did she say to you?â
Picturing Rosalynnâs icy demeanor and haughty airs, Eleanor replied, âShe chastised me, saying I was acting out of line and that I was nothing more than your mistress.
She even said that I would never be your wife!â
What audacity!
Was she certain heâd be willing to remain by her side?
A shadow fell upon Brianâs striking countenance.
He glanced at Eleanor.
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âAs my wife, sheâs correct.
You should remember your place and avoid crossing her path.
â
âMr.
Hughes, are you not planning to divorce Rosalynn?â Eleanor queried.
âIndeed, I have no intention of divorcing her.
Knowing this, do you still wish to bring this child into the world?â Brian retorted, a smirk playing on his Lips.
Eleanorâs heart plummeted.
Her hand came to rest on her belly.
âAs Iâve said before, I want to keep the baby.
â
Brian held her gaze for several silent moments before abruptly turning on his heel and striding away.
As the door closed behind him, Eleanorâs fingers clenched tightly.
So, Rosalynn truly was Brianâs wife.