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

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

did he have

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

sooner we're done, the better-for both of us." Her tone was

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

marriage certificate. The other's in the

that, Briony hung

down when the

head in. "Bryn, are

up, steadying herself. "No, Mom,

Julia came into the room and sat

guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that

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

about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How

weak smile. "I just think... without me, maybe you'd have

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

know you can. But I hate seeing you suffer

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

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