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 seat

soon returned, carrying a tray of tea and pastries, setting them down before quietly closing the door

looked at Briony.

willing to come clean, Briony saw no need to

our company's leading actress-she's like a sister to me. Ferdinand,

to drink

sharp as she cut him off. "Have you

I could never be that cruel. The mistake was mine, and I know I owe her an

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

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

after the pregnancy,

her until the child

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

"

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

her lips

a long pause, she asked, "Does Mary agree

made it official. There's even

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