Brenda found herself somewhat convinced by James's words that he had no relationship with Gabriel.
However, she couldn't shake the feeling that Gabriel's prolonged online presence in Sophie's life and sudden disappearance were more than mere coincidence.
Brenda wondered 'if someone else might be involved—someone other than James.'
She wasn't afraid of James's revenge because she had glimpsed a softer side to him.
Despite the vengeance brewing in his mind, he appeared to be a person with a tender heart—one that could potentially change.
Otherwise, the Man who initially saw Sophie as a mere pawn in his plan had a change of heart after witnessing Sophie's emotional distress, he stepped forward to offer assistance.
Since Brenda recognized that 'James is Mason,' she noticed a vulnerability in him.
This brought some solace to Brenda because she didn't want any harm to come to her Mason( James).
