Rosalynn received the bowl of soup from Brian. Hearing Noemi's words, she looked up and quickly grasped that Noemi was jealous.

She found herself both amused and at a loss for words.

Would Noemi splash the soup on her face if she offered her a bowl now?

Brian too was left speechless.

After a quiet moment, he served Noemi some fish.

“Mom, this is your favorite fish. You should eat more."

Noemi, seeing her son's attempt to show his concern, responded with a cold sneer and no sign of appreciation.

“Don't bother. You don't care for me anymore.”

Brian shot her a glance and tightened his lips, a touch of helplessness visible in his eyes.

Rosalynn felt that she was not smart enough to deal with the relationship between she and her mother-in-law.

Faced with the inability to manage the situation, she decided to stop trying to curry favor with Noemi.

Everyone at the table started their meal.

Right then, Barlow's phone chimed.

He glanced at the display and told Rosalynn, “Rosalynn, I have some matters to attend to. I need to leave.”

Rosalynn was taken aback. She wanted to say something but ultimately, remained silent.

Given the delicate nature of the situation, she thought it best to say nothing.

“Barlow, you've hardly eaten. Have some more before you go,” Frankie suggested.

“No, that's alright. I'm not hungry. I don't want to impose," Barlow said, standing up and Leaving.

Watching his tall and retreating figure, Frankie set his fork down.

“Mom, I'll step out for a bit."

Debora nodded, watching the father and son depart one after the other.

She Let out a soft sigh and lost her appetite.