When Karina heard this, her expression turned serious.

"Rosalynn, is Brian really planning to divorce you?"

Rosalynn hesitated briefly, her gaze fixed on her clasped hands.

“I'm not sure. His mother had a severe bout of depression yesterday and nearly took her own life. He rushed her back to Folkava overnight."

Karina looked taken aback.

"Suicide? That sounds incredibly serious."

"Yes, it was."

Karina let out a sigh and reached out to pat Rosalynn's hand.

“Rosalynn, even though Brian's mother might not be deserving of sympathy, I can't help but feel a twinge of guilt as the other woman if you and Brian end up splitting over this."

The other woman?

Rosalynn, who had initially been feeling down, found herself amused by Karina.

"So, if I get divorced, you, as the other woman, are going to take responsibility for me."

“Alright, I'll be there for you through thick and thin!" Karina chuckled.

They bantered back and forth, their laughter echoing as they entered the building. They took the elevator to Hutton's technology company.

Inside, the office seemed unusually quiet, with only Hutton and Valeria present.

Hutton was tenderly assisting Valeria with her coat and having an animated conversation with her.

Valeria, though, looked a little impatient.

“Hutton, Valeria," Rosalynn greeted the couple with a warm smile.

Karina waved a friendly hello to both of them.

“Rosalyn, Karina," Hutton replied, his face lighting up.

Rosalynn and Karina presented the gifts they had brought and offered their well wishes.

“I'm so glad you're here." Hutton accepted the gifts graciously.