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

of tea and pastries, setting

looked at Briony. "Bryn, I

Briony

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

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

cut him off. "Have

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

What's done is done. Since she's chosen to keep the baby, I hope you'll treat her with at

talked it through," Ferdinand replied. "I'll take full responsibility for her and the baby

after the pregnancy,

until the

"So-you're not planning

"

“I only ever wanted you to be my wife. If it can't

her lips

long pause, she asked, "Does Mary agree with

made it official. There's even a

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