Seeing her absorbed in her phone rather than her food, Brian reached over and snatched her phone.

“Eating with me, but your mind is elsewhere?"

Rosalynn looked startled.

“Hey, give me back my phone."

Brian glanced at her screen, and his smile subtly faded.

"Why the rush?"

Rosalynn retrieved her phone.

“Nothing. Karina asked to be updated about the situation. I didn't want her to worry."

Brian remained silent. Rosalynn glanced at him, picked up some food, and placed it in his bowl.

A hint of flattery accompanied her actions.

Brian's expression softened.

“Does Karina really have feelings for

Barlow?"

Rosalynn paused in her meal, responding, “Just pretend that you're not aware, to spare Karina's self-esteem."

Brian's eyes narrowed slightly.

“Doesn't Barlow feel the same way about Karina?"

Well...

Rosalynn took a mouthful of food, which felt dry and left her momentarily speechless.

"Indeed, Barlow seems to have his eyes on you." Brian's voice was frosty.

Rosalynn found herself choking.

She forced down the food and took a sip of soup to clear her throat.

As she was about to speak, Brian suddenly proposed, “Honey, let's try to set up Barlow and Karina.”