Stewart said nothing.

Cedric Clarke, clearly fed up with his friend's stubborn silence, shot to his feet. "Fine, do whatever you want! But if you really plan on double-crossing us, then we're done. I'm not even married yet if people see I run with someone who can't stay loyal, who'd ever want to marry me?"

Out in the hallway, Rosita frowned and quietly turned away.

The first thing Briony did when she got back to her studio was clear out the past.

The break room was still cluttered with Irwin's belongings.

She gathered everything up, packed it neatly, and scheduled a courier to deliver it all to Southcreek Manor.

James watched her decisive actions and couldn't help but praise her. "That's the spirit! Stay away from the bad eggs. Soon, you'll have your own kids-maybe even twins!"

Briony shot him a look. "Honestly, I've wanted to do this for ages, but with everything happening lately, it just kept getting pushed back."

"No worries. Now's the perfect time to send it all away!"

Briony pulled out her phone. "I'm going to give my mentor a call."

"Go ahead. I'll be outside playing with the golden retriever." With that, James slipped out of the office.

Briony dialed Carney's number.

current situation, her decision, what she'd been

up your mind,

Briony was surprised.

braced herself for a lecture before

"You're... not angry?"

but life is a much longer journey. For now, Mrs. Winslow and I can walk with you, but in the end, there will be countless crossroads

life. You have the right to make any

handle whatever comes from it. Does

her throat and

let's talk

call lasted nearly half an

stepped out of her office,

made

godfather—I think that deserves a little

her eyes, half-laughing. "You're such a drama

me

Briony ignored his antics.

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