Even if Noemi didn't intend for things to go as they did, she had played a role in setting the stage for the events. Rosalynn was sure she was right in teaching Noemi a lesson.

“I've had enough! I don't want to see you anymore. Get out, now!" Noemi's face twisted in anger as she shook off Deanna's supporting hand and shoved Rosalyn.

Brian quickly stepped in front of Rosalynn to shield her.

Turning to her son, Noemi screamed, “Brian, divorce her as soon as you can, She's tearing our family apart, step by step, She'll be the death of you

Rosalynn looked at Noemi and noted her distorted face and symptoms indicative of manic depression.

“Brian, your mother may be experiencing a depressive episode. Help her back to the bed, and I'll administer acupuncture to help calm her."

Brian's brow knitted together. He held onto the frantic Noemi, gently laying her on the bed.

“Mom, take it easy.”

Following closely behind him, Rosalynn removed a silver needle from her bracelet, getting herself prepped and ready.

“Brian, she looks like she wants to murder me! Get her out of here now!" Noemi, visibly shaken, yanked off her shoe and hurled it towards Rosalynn.

Quick as a cat, Rosalynn dodged. The shoe thudded against the wall with a bang.

“Mom, stop scaring me!" Deanna's eyes filled with tears. She glanced at Brian and spoke softly.

“Brian, maybe you should ask her to leave."

Brian swallowed hard, He hit a button on the wall to summon help.

“Rosalyn, step outside for a minute."

Rosalynn tucked away the silver needle, pivoting on her heel to exit the room.

Before long, the doctor arrived and administered a tranquilizer to Noemi, who gradually settled down.

Outside, Rosalynn watched in silence as Brian and the doctor exited the ward. He looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“Rosalynn, I get that something terrible happened to Karina and you were mad, but could you at least have talked to me before taking action?" A tinge of rebuke laced his words.

Rosalynn faced him squarely.

“And what would you have done if I had? Told me to forgive your mother? Brian, Karina is my best friend. She was almost raped, How can I just stand back and do nothing

Her expression was icy, giving the impression she believed she was in the right.