On the drive back, Briony filled Stella in on the three conditions Stewart had laid out.

When Stella heard them, she exploded. "Is he out of his mind? He wants you to go on vacation with him and his son when you're about to get divorced? Ugh! What a creep! And his kid's a little brat, too!"

Briony pressed her lips together, saying nothing.

After a moment, Stella calmed herself and glanced over. "So, what are you thinking?"

"He gave me three days to decide. I need to think it over," Briony admitted. She wasn't ready to give in just yet.

She still wanted to take her chances.

Stella didn't pick up on her hesitation, only nodded and said, "Alright, we've got three days. We'll figure something out."

"Yeah."

Stella dropped Briony off at Dolphin Cove.

She watched Briony disappear inside, then sat in her car, lost in thought. After some deliberation, she pulled out her phone and called Cedric Clarke.

right away.

bother you this late.

with nowhere to be, so trust

rolled her eyes, but pressed on. "Let me

else?" Cedric replied. "Stewart's not the type to call and vent, but

her today at

seething just mentioning Stewart. "Each one was crazier

"What sort of conditions?"

listing all three

a long pause, finally said, "I'll admit, those are pretty out there. But I have a feeling Stewart means what

her

Cedric winced

Clarke, I thought you had more sense! Sure, you're friends with Stewart, but I figured you still had basic decency. I called

on—" Cedric started, exasperated. "Just hear me

Stewart one more time, don't expect

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