“You know me too well."

In a playful display before Rosalynn, Selina planted a kiss on Gail's cheek and darted off.

Rosalynn's gaze fell, and she remained silent, though her emotions seemed to stir.

Left alone with Gail in the kitchen, she finally said, "Mrs. Moreno, you shower Miss Forbes with such affection. Those unaware might mistake her for your own daughter."

As Gail kneaded the dough, she shared, "Selina's father has faithfully served as our butler for many years, and her mother attended to me for just as long. When my daughter passed away, it plunged me into grief. Selina's presence helped me find my way out of that sorrow. She has always been like a daughter to me in my heart."

A shadow of sadness briefly crossed her eyes, perhaps a flicker of memory .

Rosalynn joined in kneading the dough to offer support.

“I apologize if my words have brought back painful memories."

Gail shook her head, dismissing the concern.

"I'm alright. The years have rolled by. Tears and anguish are behind me. My heart goes out to the poor child, though. I regret not protecting her well and letting her meet such a tragic end.”

Rosalynn paused, caught by the last statement. The baby met a tragic end? Was she dead?

Rosalynn said with a tinge of disbelief, "Brian's grandma told me you've suffered the loss of a child. How could such a tragedy occur?"

As Gail exhaled deeply, a somber tone enveloped her voice.

“During the celebration of my baby's first month, my sister, who struggles with bouts of mental instability, accidentally took the baby. Tragically, she stepped into traffic, and a passing car struck her, leading to my baby's death."

As she recounted the painful memory, Gail's eyes brimmed with tears.

Reacting swiftly, Rosalynn dried her hands and offered tissues to dab away Gail's tears.

Regaining her composure, Gail managed a weak smile and murmured her thanks, followed by an apology.

Rosalynn simply shook her head, her own curiosity about whether Gail had witnessed the accident with her own eyes held back, not wishing to resurrect such a sorrowful memory.

The maternity test could wait until tomorrow.

Attempting to steer the conversation, Gail remarked while continuing her baking, "Rosa, you and Brian appear to share a close bond."