She offered a slight nod, and an awkward silence fell upon them.

Breaking the quiet, Gail announced, “You know, Noemi, destiny proposed that our families would unite through marriage someday, should we have a son and a daughter. It seems destiny had its own plans."

This coaxed a smile from Noemi, though it seemed strained.

“Yes. But, they ended up divorcing."

She was yet unaware of the fake divorce.

Gail turned towards Rosalynn, hesitating briefly before revealing, “Noemi, there's something you're oblivious to...

"

"Oblivious to what?"

At that moment, Brian made his way downstairs.

Catching sight of him, Gail called out, “Brian, join us. Discuss with your mother your marital situation with Rosalynn."

Brian stepped forward, draping his arm around Rosalynn's shoulders, his expression grave.

"Mom, Rosalynn and I haven't truly divorced. The document was fake."

On the screen, Noemi's face underwent a series of transformations.

Embracing this reality proved to be an arduous task for her.

"Are you saying that you procured a fraudulent divorce certificate to deceive me?"

"Yes."

Brian admitted, "During that tumultuous period, your emotional state was precarious. Deanna harbored concerns that you might take drastic measures, prompting her to enlist me in obtaining a counterfeit divorce certificate to offer you some solace."

Fixing her gaze upon Brian, Noemi spoke after a thoughtful pause, "You truly are my devoted family."

Her tone bore a subtle blend of derision and subdued ire.

Evidently, she was not happy over Brian's deception.