Rosalynn paused, her actions ceasing as she contemplated the truth of their relationship.

Did affection truly exist between them?

If Brian genuinely cherished her, he would never have procured a fake divorce document without her knowledge.

Noticing Rosalynn's silence, Gail probed gently, “Is there trouble between you two? If you're comfortable, I'm here to listen."

Her gaze was nurturing, inviting confidence like that of a maternal figure, coaxing one to open up.