"He did save me. Brylee was about to throw sulfuric acid at me, but Barlow intervened."

“What? How dare Brylee attempt such a thing! Are you alright?" Karina sounded both shocked and worried.

"I'm okay, thanks to Barlow," replied Rosalynn

“How is he? Was he badly injured?" Karina asked, concern evident in her voice.

Rosalynn paused.

“He's okay. A few drops of the acid splashed onto him.

It's not severe, but he'll need to stay in the hospital for a few days."

It was clear that Karina was deeply worried about Barlow.

“That's a relief." Karina breathed a sigh of relief.

“Are you staying at the hospital with him tonight?"

"He doesn't want his aunt to find out, so I'lL stay," Rosalynn explained.

“Does Brian know about all this?" Karina asked.

Rosalynn clenched her fists.

“He knows. He stormed off in a huff."

Really? Sounds like Brian is jealous again.”

“I don't care."

Rosalynn's tone soured as she thought of Eleanor.

Karina asked, “Rosalynn, hypothetically, if you divorce Brian, would you consider Barlow?"

Would she consider Barlow?

Rosalynn frowned.

“Karina, why would you ask such a question?"

“Well, Barlow's been really good to you, so I thought I'd ask."