“Let's not argue first thing in the morning. Don't scare Deanna away, or she might stop visiting."

Deanna was already hostile to Rosalynn. What good would an apology do at this point? Wouldn't it just stoke Deanna's resentment further?

“Rosalynn, don't play the victim! I'm being scolded because of you. I don't want you as my sister-in-law! Come on, Selina, let's go!"

Deanna brushed off Rosalynn‘s attempt at mediation and stormed off with Selina.

“Deanna, wait!"

Selina could only cast a look at Rosalynn, who wore a calm expression, and Brian, whose face was set in a cold mask.

“Rosalynn, Deanna is young and impulsive. Please don't take it to heart. I apologize on her behalf. Brian, I've arranged to meet some friends at Royarid Club tonight. Please join us.”

At her suggestion, Brian's face softened.

“Alright, Rosalynn and I will come."

But Selina had intended for him to attend alone.

She masked her disappointment with a polite smile.

"Well then, we're off."

Rosalynn rose to see them out.

When the door closed, she turned to Brian.

“Who do you think your sister wants as her sister-in-law?"

Brian's face softened. He rose, walked over to Rosalynn, and slipped an arm around her slender waist.

“I don't care what others think. I only know that my wife's name is Rosalynn."

His eyes smoldered with an intense desire.

Rosalynn playfully poked his muscular chest.

“Are you sure you're not still harboring feelings for Selina?"

Brian caught her hand and brought it to his lips.

“You should know better than to return to a past Love."