The rumor mill was churning, eager for the latest piece of juicy gossip.

"Don't talk nonsense. Rosalynn isn't that kind of person," Sanford declared.

Although he hadn‘t fully grasped what had transpired between Rosalynn and Brian, he trusted her, believing there must be a misunderstanding.

From what he knew, if Rosalynn had truly cheated on Brian, she would surely have ended things with him.

After all, it was Brian who had consistently pursued her.

“I warn you, don’t gossip about Brian behind his back. If he finds out, you'll regret it," Sanford cautioned as he observed the continuous chatter.

When the group pondered Brian's temperament, they ceased their gossip, and someone redirected the conversation to Sanford.

“What about you? Why are you hanging around Maggie again? That's not like you."

“Indeed, Sanford. You've never gone back to an ex before! Are you spellbound this time?"

“I bet Maggie has something unique about her.”

Hearing their jests, Sanford raised his eyebrows.

“What's the matter? Can't I change my style?"

He wasn't sure if he was enchanted.

He wasn't attracted to any other woman, but Maggie.

“Sanford, are you seriously not considering marrying Millie?" someone inquired.

"Well, she considered me too fickle and dumped me." Sanford poured himself a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp.

Ihy don't I believe that?" xactly..."

“Well, enough with the nonsense. Let's drink!"

Sanford no longer wanted to discuss his personal affairs, so the group returned to their merriment.

Meanwhile, Rosalynn drove Brian and Maggie home.

En route, Brian sat in the passenger seat with his eyes shut.

Rosalynn kept silent, focusing on driving.