Ferdinand.

After half a year apart, he seemed different.

There was still that gentle charm about him, but now it carried a hint of a

businessman's edge.

Briony met his gaze, feeling as though she were looking at someone from another life.

She'd watched the replay of that press conference Ferdinand held six months ago. What surprised her most was that, at the critical moment, Ferdinand had stepped forward to speak up for Stewart, clearing his name.

By blood, they were brothers. Yet because of Fred's selfishness, the two ended up on opposite sides.

Still, Ferdinand's public defense had at least put an end to the rumors that Stewart was some illegitimate stray.

Now, seeing him again, Briony's feelings were tangled and complicated.

"It's been a long time," Briony said softly, looking at him. "Where have you been all this time? Romy has been trying to find you."

"We haven't seen each other in half a year, and the first thing you do is talk to me about someone else?" Ferdinand let out a quiet laugh. "Bryn, after everything, you should know how I feel about you."

Briony's brows knitted in surprise.

feelings for her six months ago, she thought she'd made her own stance perfectly

to know where I stand. I know how much you love the children, and I knew you wouldn't want their father's name dragged through the

lips together,

a little desperate. Like he was yearning

trust him completely. At the same

having another friend was always

behalf of the children, thank

gave a resigned smile. "So that's it, Bryn? There's no going back for

forward.

you."

firm. "I treasure

life I

I hope you

smile. "This life you treasure... there's no Stewart in it. But there's no place for me,

about to answer when Maynard

sized Ferdinand up. "You

feet and offering a handshake.

I hope we'll have a chance to

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