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.

gestured for Ferdinand to take a seat on the

of tea and pastries,

looked at Briony. "Bryn, I saw the news

Briony saw no need to hold

just our company's leading actress-she's like a sister to me. Ferdinand, I hope you haven't

voice earnest. "I'd had too much to drink that night. I ran into

him off. "Have you told Mary any of

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

to keep

and the baby throughout the

after the

until the

"So-you're not

"

Ferdinand met her eyes, his voice grave, “I only ever wanted you to be my wife. If it can't be you, then I'll never

her lips

she asked, "Does

made it official. There's even a

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