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

pastries, setting them down before quietly closing the

gaze was gentle as he looked at Briony.

was willing to come clean, Briony saw no

to me.

too much to drink that night. I ran into her, and..... I mistook

as she cut him off. "Have you

course not. I could never be that

is done. Since she's chosen to keep the baby, I hope

talked it through," Ferdinand replied. "I'll take full responsibility for her and the baby throughout the pregnancy. After the birth, we'll co-parent. She

after the pregnancy,

the

not planning

"

you to be my wife. If it can't be you, then I'll

pressed her lips

she asked, "Does Mary agree

"We've made it official.

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