Although Maggie trusted Rosalynn, she believed it was best to avoid stirring up conflict.

“Mr. Hughes, Rosalynn isn't home. She just stepped out."

At this, Brian's expression darkened further.

“Did she go to work? Why didn't she go with you?"

"I"

Maggie stuck out her tongue, guiltily weaving another web of Lies to cover the first. She tried to hide her anxiety, fearing Brian might misconstrue the situation.

..I'm not feeling well today, so I took the day off."

"I see."

Brian ended the call, his grip tightening around the phone until his knuckles blanched.

He knew Maggie was lying.

Rosalynn must not be home yet.

Perhaps she had asked Maggie to keep it a secret.

His mind began to whirl, thoughts racing as jealousy reared its ugly head. Why had she spent the night with Barlow?

Could he still chalk it up to a misunderstanding?

Brian's eyes burned red, akin to a beast teetering on the edge of frenzy.

His wife had pretended to be a couple with Keegan yesterday.

He had Let it pass, knowing her shared history with Keegan

But Barlow, his half-brother, was a different case altogether.

Barlow had consistently shown a desire to claim what was rightfully Brian's.

Knowing Barlow's feelings for her, why would Rosalynn still agree to meet him?

Did she believe Brian owed her something for what had happened with Eleanor?

Did she assume that even if she crossed boundaries, he would not react?