Briony's eyes widened in shock at the words.

Stewart arched an eyebrow, casting a sidelong glance at her. His gaze was cool and narrow, dark eyes half-lidded, but he said nothing.

Meanwhile, Rosita gave Julia a gentle, polite smile. "Hi, I don't think we've met before. How do you know Stewart?"

“I.....” Julia faltered for a moment, searching for the right words, then simply replied, "Mr. Wentworth helped me through some difficult times. I owe him a lot."

Rosita nodded in understanding, turning back to Stewart. "Irwin just called-he's getting grumpy and wants us to come home. He misses you."

Stewart gave a subtle nod. "He can't always get his way. Tell him we'll be back after we finish lunch."

"You're right," Rosita agreed softly, picking up her phone and stepping out toward the private dining room.

"Irwin..." she murmured lovingly into the phone, though the door remained open and her gentle voice drifted in. "Daddy and I are having lunch with a very important friend... You're my good boy, Irwin, and I'll bring you a present when I get home..."

Julia's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth already have a child?"

Julia's discomfort. "Their little boy's over five now-smart as a whip and absolutely adorable. Definitely takes after

look as if she'd just stepped

meanwhile, offered a warm smile, "Of course. Any child of

like all the color had

anymore. She linked arms with the still-clueless Julia and said, “Julia, let's take Bryn

hand!" Julia immediately turned

few minutes, blisters had already formed

heart twisted with guilt. "Oh my gosh, what was I thinking?

lowered her gaze and gave

hurried Briony

had left

Clarke eyed him thoughtfully, frowning slightly. "You know Ms.

a sidelong glare, his voice ice-cold. "You're awfully

two in the afternoon by the time

the way back, Briony called up room service and had lunch

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