Sanford lifted his glass and drank it.

Rosalynn reciprocated with a sip of her wine, signaling her acceptance of his apology.

The four of them began to eat. Brian picked up food for Rosalynn and asked, "Sanford, has your mother given her blessing to your relationship with Maggie?"

A hint of unease flickered across Sanford's otherwise cheerful demeanor.

"My mother hasn't been around at the hospital these days. I intend to bring Maggie to visit my parents tomorrow."

With a mouthful of food, Rosalynn Lifted her gaze to Sanford and posed a question.

"What if they refuse to support your relationship?"

Sanford served some food into Maggie's bowl.

"I have the final say in my marriage. As long as Maggie never leaves me, I will marry her."

His gaze rested on Maggie as he spoke, subtly signaling a message.

Maggie lowered her eyes and understood his meaning.

Did he want her to stop making decisions by herself like Jaelyn?

Rosalynn glanced at Maggie, noticing her compliance. Clearly, Maggie was mulling over something.

After the meal, Rosalynn assisted in clearing the table and accompanied Maggie into the kitchen.

"Maggie, do you have something on your mind? Has anyone troubled you?

Has Sanford's mother been difficult again?"

On hearing this, Maggie glanced towards the living room, hesitated briefly, and then confessed, "No, but Jaelyn returned."

Jaelyn?

Rosalynn inquired, "Jaelyn who? Sanford's ex-girlfriend?"

"Yes, that's her." Maggie decided not to withhold anything from

Rosalynn.

"She called Sanford, admitting her struggles with their breakup five years ago..."