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 by his

want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone

did he have other

whatever his motives, Briony only wanted to end this warped,

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

"Alright," then said, "Tomorrow

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

that, Briony hung

when

head in.

up, steadying herself. "No, Mom, I'm

again? Can't sleep?" Julia came into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern as she

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 little town somewhere,

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

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

nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a child anymore. I

But I hate seeing you

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

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