Briony stared at her screen, stunned by the message.

Mary was pregnant-with Ferdinand's child?

A knock interrupted her shock.

She looked up. "Come in."

Carey stepped inside. "Ms. Kensington, Mr. Ellsworth is here. He says it's urgent."

Ferdinand.

Briony's brow furrowed.

After a moment, she said, "Send him in."

Carey nodded and left to fetch their guest.

A minute later, Carey returned with Ferdinand in tow.

Briony gave Carey a look. "Please bring us some refreshments."

"Of course." Carey nodded and slipped out.

Ferdinand to take

a tray of tea and pastries,

gentle as he looked at Briony. "Bryn, I saw the news about Mary

willing to come clean, Briony

sister to me. Ferdinand, I hope you haven't been toying with her

earnest. "I'd had too much to drink that night. I ran into her, and.....

was sharp as she cut him off. "Have you told Mary any of

smile. "Of course not. I could never be that cruel. The mistake was mine,

you for years, Ferdinand. What's done is done. Since she's chosen to keep

take full responsibility for her and the baby throughout the pregnancy. After

the

the

deepened. "So-you're not planning to marry

"

wanted you to be my wife.

her lips together,

pause, she asked, "Does Mary

"We've made it official.

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