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 guard

he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might leak the news and tarnish Rosita's reputation, painting her as

he have other

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

we're done, the better-for both of

a noncommittal "Alright," then said, "Tomorrow morning,

in the

Briony hung

down when the bedroom door opened

poked her head in. "Bryn, are you

sat up, steadying herself. "No, Mom,

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

me, and now

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

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

think... without me, maybe you'd have

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

But I hate seeing you suffer like

not suffering as long as you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom,

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