Brian soothed her with a tender kiss, ignoring the persistent ring. He held her close, whispering, “Don't let it distract you."

Returning his kiss, Rosalynn closed her eyes again.

As the phone ceased ringing, they both surrendered to their climax.

Exhausted and panting, Brian came to a halt.

“Honey, my phone was ringing.”

Rosalynn's voice was raspy as her senses returned.

“Let me check."

Kissing her forehead, Brian reached for the phone.

He saw a missed call from Maggie.

Raising an eyebrow, Brian announced, “It's from Maggie."

Rosalynn's drowsy haze lifted a bit.

"From Maggie?"

She took the phone and dialed back.

Maggie answered quickly. Rosalynn asked, “Maggie, did you call me?"

Sobbing, Maggie revealed, “Rosalynn, something terrible has happened.

Sanford was stabbed by Yana. He's in emergency care."

“What ?"

In the corridor outside the emergency room, Maggie stood anxiously, her eyes red with worry.

A police officer approached to gather information. Suppressing her tears, she recounted the entirety of the event.

Not long after, Rosalynn and Brian arrived.

"Maggie," Rosalynn called out.

“Rosalynn!"