Gail knit her brows, attempting to mediate the situation.

“Noemi, Rosa divulged the entire truth to me. I acknowledge the impropriety of her past actions. I implored her to extend an apology to you. Could you find it in your heart to forgive her for my sake?"

Despite the culpability of both parties, Noemi, being the mother-in- law of Rosalynn, should opt to concede first, prioritizing future familial concord.

Noemi regarded her with a forced smile.

"Gail, she is your daughter. Naturally, I can't create a scene with her."