He paused, giving her his full attention.

Selina confessed, "Today at lunch, Mrs. Moreno and I encountered Rosalynn and Lyndon. The topic of your marriage to Rosalynn arose, and fearing Mrs. Moreno might inadvertently reveal it to your mother, I blurted out that you'd divorced her. I do hope I haven't created any confusion between you two."

Brian remained impassive as he declared, “I've already informed Rosalynn."

With that, he made his way to the kitchen.

Selina watched his retreating form, tall and erect, and felt a shadow fall over her face.