On the other end of the line, Stewart paused before asking, “Why are you moving out?"

Briony could guess why he sounded so confused-he was already planning to leave Southcreek Manor to her, so from his perspective, there was no need for her to leave.

"I don't intend to keep Southcreek Manor," Briony said, taking a breath before adding, "I've already taken what I need. The rest is yours to do with as you please."

"Are you sure about this?" Stewart's voice remained cool and detached. "We can still amend the terms. If you have any requests, just say so."

"No, let's just stick to the agreement." Briony felt utterly drained; she had no

strength left to drag things out in this hollow marriage.

Even her own mother thought Stewart and Rosita made the perfect couple. In this marriage, Briony truly felt like nothing more than a pitiful clown.

Stewart didn't reply.

The silence stretched on for more than half a minute.

Finally, Briony asked, "When will you have time to file the divorce papers?"

"In a hurry, are you?"

off guard by his

relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he

he have other

Briony only wanted to end this warped, one-sided marriage as soon as

both

noncommittal "Alright,"

other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't forget to bring

Briony hung up the

her phone down when the bedroom door opened

poked her head in. "Bryn,

up, steadying herself.

the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern as she took

guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that they know I'm out,

Briony's pale, exhausted face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should

protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave you

a weak smile. "I just think... without me,

done nothing wrong -they have. Don't

know you can. But I hate seeing you

long as you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom,

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