“Because I don't want to divorce," Brian clarified.

Deanna turned to him curiously.

"Why the change of heart? Haven't you always wanted to distance yourself from that unattractive woman?"

"Yes, Brian! Your grandmother certainly made a poor match for you,"

Noemi added in an exasperated tone.

Brian's face hardened.

“Mom, Deanna, Rosalynn is a good woman. I've decided to give our relationship another try."

“What? Brian, are you feeling alright? You and Selina belong together.

No matter how decent Rosalynn might be, she doesn't hold a candle to Selina." Deanna positioned herself protectively next to Selina.

Selina, though secretly thrilled, maintained a neutral expression.

“Deanna, that's not fair. I've met Rosalynn. She's far from unattractive."

Unimpressed, Deanna retorted, “Regardless, she will never be as attractive as you, Selina. Are you still single?"

Selina's eyes sparkled.

"Yes, I'm single.”

“Well, then. You two ought to be together," Deanna stated with an air of finality.

Brian shot her a warning look.

“Deanna, that's enough."

Deanna, undeterred, took Selina's hand.

"I'm serious. In my eyes, you're the only one who deserves my brother.”

“Rosalynn is also a commendable woman," Brian argued, thinking fondly of Rosalynn.

Deanna examined him skeptically.

“Brian, you've changed. I'm curious to meet this woman no\