Silveridge International Airport.

As soon as the plane touched down and Briony and James stepped out into the arrival hall, they spotted Carney and Gwendolyn White waiting for them.

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow," Briony greeted them with a warm smile.

Gwendolyn couldn't contain herself-she hurried over and pulled Briony into an embrace.

"Let me have a look at you-much better color in your cheeks, but you're still much too thin." Gwendolyn released her and gave her a thorough once-over, her gaze finally landing on Briony's still-flat stomach.

"So it's really twins?"

Briony nodded with an easy smile.

"Oh, I'm just so delighted!" Gwendolyn took Briony's hands, gently patting them. "Come on, let's get you home. I had Damaris make some chicken soup to help you and those little ones get your strength back."

"Thank you, Mrs. Winslow."

"Oh, hush, there's no need for thanks among family!"

"Exactly!" James chimed in, immediately seizing the opportunity to tease. "She thanks me for every little thing, too. I told her just last night to knock it off, and here she goes again! Mrs. Winslow, you've got to do something about her."

him a

grinning. "I'm only

Winslow and James are right," Carney said, looking fondly at Briony. "You know what they say-once a teacher, always family. If you still consider me your mentor, then you're one of us. You don't have to

settle in her chest. "Okay," she

...

at their destination, Briony finally realized who Carney had been referring to as

founder of Westernmar's Vanguard Conglomerate. He personally funded the repatriation of the

striking features-a classic Western face with the charisma of a

easy politeness. "Mr. Delaney, it's an honor to meet such promising young talent from my

hand, completely at ease. "You flatter me, Mr. Ferguson.

replied, turning his attention

moment their eyes met, Briony caught

when she looked

Truthfully, she had little patience for people who didn't honor their commitments, and Garry's reputation preceded him in that regard.

polite, almost perfunctory handshake and smiled coolly. "Mr.

he only raised an intrigued eyebrow before turning to Carney. "Professor

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