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

tea and pastries, setting

at Briony.

clean, Briony

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

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

him off. "Have you told Mary any of

I could never be that cruel. The

to keep the baby, I hope you'll treat her with at least some decency as the mother of

replied. "I'll take full responsibility for her and the baby throughout the pregnancy. After the birth, we'll co-parent. She can't work

after the

her until the child

"So-you're not planning to marry

"

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 marry

her lips together,

asked, "Does Mary agree with

nodded. "We've made it official.

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