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?"

was caught off

this marriage finalized as soon as

did he have

to end this warped, one-sided marriage as soon as

both of us." Her tone was

"Alright," then said, "Tomorrow morning,

one copy of the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the

hung

phone down when the bedroom door

head in. "Bryn, are you

up, steadying herself. "No, Mom,

Julia came into the room and sat beside her, her

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

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

about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave you alone out

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

wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a

can. But I hate seeing you suffer

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

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