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?"

caught off

as soon as possible? Wasn't he

did he have other

only wanted to end this warped, one-sided

done, the better-for both

a noncommittal "Alright,"

certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't forget

that, Briony hung up the

her phone down when the bedroom

her head in. "Bryn, are

sat up, steadying herself. "No,

the room and sat beside her, her gaze

Kensingtons despise me, and now that they know I'm out, I doubt they'll leave

reached out, brushing a hand gently over Briony's pale, exhausted face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a quiet

protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave

a weak smile. "I just think...

frowned, her voice firm. "Don't say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get

can. But I hate seeing you suffer like

here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll always have

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