Jaelyn detected the subtle jealousy etched across Maggie's face.

Satisfied that she had accomplished her aim, she decided it was time to leave.

“Sanford, I'm sure you have other things to do. I won't keep you any longer. I'll be on my way."

"Don't drink again," Sanford said.

Jaelyn looked at him, her eyes brimming with affection. She wanted to say something but ultimately held her tongue.

However, she looked reluctant to Leave.

Rosalynn pursed her lips thoughtfully. As Jaelyn walked past her, she subtly stretched out her right foot.

Caught off guard, Jaelyn nearly fell down.

“Be careful," Rosalynn cautioned, reaching out in time to steady Jaelyn. She subtly placed a hand on Jaelyn's wrist and checked her pulse.

“Thank you," Jaelyn said, her gratitude tinged with a hint of suspicion. She glanced at Rosalynn with a flicker of doubt in her eyes.

Had Rosalynn tripped her on purpose?

Or was it an accident?

Rosalynn released Jaelyn's hand and looked at her as she walked away.

Sanford, keenly perceptive, deduced that Rosalynn had intentionally tripped Jaelyn.

He narrowed his eyes and asked, “Rosalynn, did you intentionally trip her?"

Rosalynn met Sanford's gaze head-on and replied without hesitation,

“Yes. Sanford, you seem awfully protective of her. Are you worried that I might hurt her?"

Sanford paused for a moment before responding, "I didn't mean that."

Rosalynn stared at him for a few seconds before asking, "Sanford, are you nearsighted?"

Sanford was stunned. He answered, "No."