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.

to take a

tray of tea and pastries,

gentle as he looked at Briony. "Bryn, I

Briony saw no need

leading actress-she's like a sister to me. Ferdinand, I hope you haven't been toying with her

accident," Ferdinand said, his voice earnest. "I'd had too much to drink that night. I ran into her, and..... I mistook her

was sharp as she cut him off. "Have

"Of course not. I could never be that

Since she's chosen to keep the baby, I hope you'll treat her with at least some decency as

her and the baby throughout the pregnancy. After the birth, we'll co-parent.

the pregnancy,

her until the

not planning

"

only ever wanted you to be my wife. If it

her

long pause, she asked, "Does Mary agree

it official. There's even a three-year

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