Yet Selina cautioned him, “You should be more cautious. Don't bring shame upon others. She's no simpleton. She knows how to charm men.

Haven't you noticed Lyndon's concern for her? More so than Brian's when you brought out the snake?"

Kyson's brow creased in concern.

"Is Lyndon also taken with her?"

With a crafty glint in her eye, Selina's voice dropped to a whisper.

“Let's not jump to conclusions. After all, she was invited by your mom."

A chill crossed Kyson's expression.

"I hold both Brian and Lyndon in high esteem. She better not turn out to be promiscuous!"

Selina spoke with outward gentleness, but inwardly, she seethed.

Kyson had to be the one to reprimand Rosalynn!

Inside the kitchen, Gail offered an apologetic tone, "Rosa, I hope Kyson didn't frighten you. He's been spoiled. It was one thing when he fancied keeping cats and dogs in his youth, but as he matured, his interests took a turn towards the peculiar. Imagine my shock when he first came home with a giant python. I was nearly petrified."

Rosalynn, rinsing her hands, visualized the scenario and chuckled.

“Boys will embark on adventures. It's in their nature. Maybe there's a part of me that's boyish, too. I fear nothing."

Gail's face brightened with relief.

“I'm glad you're untroubled by it.”

Lyndon chimed in with a smile, "Rosa's courage is quite remarkable."

“A bit of this and that," Rosalynn replied, her smile a blend of gentleness and self-assurance.

Lyndon's eyes followed her, softening as he watched.

At the kitchen doorway, Brian's expression turned stormy upon witnessing this exchange.

As Lyndon moved to hand Rosalynn a towel, Brian intervened, his tall frame creating a barrier between Lyndon and her.