But it had never occurred to her that someone as gentle and refined as Ferdinand might have approached her with an ulterior motive.

Even his impressive medical skills could, at any moment, become weapons meant to harm.

Disappointment washed over Briony, but fear outweighed it.

How much more was Ferdinand hiding from her?

This side of him-so deep and inscrutable-made her deeply uneasy.

How could she trust any talk of love or care coming from his lips?

Ferdinand produced the engagement ring once more.

Under the lights, the diamond sparkled brilliantly.

He held the ring out to her. "Bryn, say yes. Give me the chance to protect you- openly and rightfully."

Briony couldn't take it anymore.

She closed her eyes, took a steadying breath, and when she looked at Ferdinand again, her expression was weary.

friends. There's nothing more

impossible to miss. "Bryn, we always got along so well. If not for the whole Wentworth Group

friend." Briony met his gaze, her voice earnest. "Ferdinand, please don't make this harder than it has to be. There's never been anything but

"You used to trust me completely. But now, when you look at me, I see nothing but caution and suspicion. Bryn, Stewart hurt you, yet you

with Stewart. He's gone. There's no point in comparing yourself to him. Neither of you are the one I

I'm a

her head. "Feelings aren't something you

insisted softly. "Just give me

at him, firm but gentle. "Ferdinand, whether it's

Our fate ends

don't force it."

murmured, lowering his gaze. "You

let go of Stewart."

you keep bringing him

longer felt anything deep

was some

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