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.

for Ferdinand to take a

soon returned, carrying a tray of tea and pastries, setting them

gaze was gentle as he looked at Briony. "Bryn, I saw

Briony

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

accident," Ferdinand said, his voice earnest. "I'd had too much to drink that

was sharp as she cut him off. "Have you told Mary any of

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

keep the baby,

her and the baby throughout the pregnancy. After the birth,

after the

the

deepened. "So-you're not

"

ever wanted you to be my wife. If

her lips together,

pause, she asked, "Does

nodded. "We've made it official. There's

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