Since that day, Stewart and Irwin hadn't come by to bother Briony again.

At last, her life had found some peace.

She spent the next few days holed up at home, indulging in a little online shopping spree. Most of what she bought were things she'd need as a mother-to- be—maternity essentials, as well as books on pregnancy and parenting.

Given that she was expecting twins, Briony decided to keep Gina on as her housekeeper.

When Gina heard the news about Briony's pregnancy, she was genuinely happy for her. The guilt she still felt over what happened with Julia only made her more eager to take good care of Briony.

Briony made Gina promise to keep her pregnancy a secret.

She already had a plan for the future.

few of the senior artisans

look out for her. That's where she'd spend her pregnancy and have her babies. Most likely, she'd

said, "Your mother must be watching over you from above. Things

out names for my two little

"They sound so blessed-happy little ones." Gently, Briony touched her stomach, her eyes full

Gina kept coming

was the improved mood, or maybe the healthy routines, but Briony's complexion had grown noticeably

the Lantern Festival, but there was simply too much work. After consulting the senior craftsmen, she decided they'd resume business on

landed a huge commission: a foreign investor

piece was about twenty percent damaged, but restoring such an artifact would be no

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