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.

Rosalynn gave a solemn nod, admitting, “Indeed. There was a dispute with him not long ago..."

She quickly recounted how Noemi attempted to intimidate her using Karina, how she stood her ground, and how Brian obtained a fake divorce document.

Gail was taken aback.

"Noemi actually threatened you over your best friend?"

Rosalynn cast her gaze downward, affirming with a nod.

"Yes, she did."

"But why would she want Brian to leave you? This is the first time she's ever opposed your marriage, isn't it?"

Rosalynn bit her lip and explained, "She's got it wrong. She thinks I'm tainted and I'll be the ruin of Brian."

Gail let out a deep sigh after a moment's reflection.

"Noemi's a close friend of mine. Her behavior might stem from her own marital woes."

She paused before continuing, "I suppose I can see where she's coming from. Her overprotectiveness towards Brian probably comes from a place of guilt. You're aware that Brian was once poisoned, so she's always on edge."

Rosalynn remained quiet.

She could sympathize with Noemi's instinct to protect her son, but not with the actions it spurred.

Regardless, she knew harming others to fulfill one's objectives was unjust.

"You were quite bold to retaliate without even a word to Brian, weren't you?" Gail noted Rosalynn's silence and questioned her, a hint of a smile in her tone.