Chapter: 939
Rosalynn’s resolve.
Not wanting to feed his ego, she played it cool. “Just asking out of habit.”
“I’ll keep you informed. Once I finish my work here, I’ll come back. Pick me up at the airport?”
Rosalynn responded with a simple, “Okay.”
As Brian stared at his phone, a wave of nostalgia washed over him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMemories of their shared moments flooded his mind.
He needed to wrap up his work quickly so he could return to his wife.
“Brian, breakfast’s ready.”
Deanna’s voice sounded from behind.
Brian slipped his phone into his pocket, acknowledging her.
Looping her arm through his, Deanna craned her neck to get a better look at him. “Who were you
texting just now? You seem unusually cheerful?”
“Your sister-in-law,” Brian confessed, not bothering to hide the truth Her again?
Deanna pursed her lips, throwing a glance at Selina, who was approaching them. “Brian, it’s rare for
Selina to visit us. Shouldn’t you make time for her?”
“I’m swamped,” Brian shot back, slipping from Deanna’s hold and settling down at the table.
Acknowledging his indifferent expression, Selina offered a placating smile. “Deanna, don’t stress over
your brother’s workload. I’m not a stranger here. Your company is more than enough.”
Despite the dissatisfaction flickering across Deanna’s face, she cozied up to Selina, whispering, “Don’t
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmworry. I’m on your side. I’ll make sure my brother comes back to you.”
Selina concealed her satisfaction, keeping her face neutral.
“Enough chatter. Let’s eat.”
Selina was confident that with Brian’s family on her side, he was bound to consider their feelings.
After all, they had been part of each other’s lives for over two decades. It seemed unlikely he could
easily forget those memories.
That night, Rosalynn found herself lulled to sleep, perhaps influenced by a glimpse of Brian’s bathing
picture.
She dreamt of their intimate moments, his voice gentle yet persuasive, reaching deep within her heart.