Brian's voice turned icy.

"Who's with you?"

Rosalynn realized he must have overheard Lyndon.

“My whereabouts aren't your concern."

"Is it Lyndon Fernandez?"

His tone grew even more frigid.

Without evasion, Rosalynn affirmed, "Yes."

“Rosalynn, follow my warning about the risk of bacterial infection."

Rosalynn couldn't help but find amusement in Brian's frustration.

After pondering briefly, she retorted, "Brian, not all bacteria are harmful. Take probiotics, for instance. They're beneficial."

A hush fell on Brian's end of the line.

"Anything else to add? I need to be going."

Rosalynn disconnected the call before Brian could respond.

How boring he was, always doubting her.

Lyndon too finished his call.

He turned to Rosalynn, inquiring, “Was that Mr. Hughes?"

"Indeed, it was."

“And why the discourse on biology?" Lyndon probed with a hint of wonder.

Rosalynn offered a casual shrug.

"He's simply boring."