It was clear now-Ferdinand was never meant to be Briony's soulmate.

The White family home was always full of laughter and warmth, especially during the holidays, but Gwendolyn White's heart was never quite at ease when it came to Briony.

Though she wasn't Briony's biological mother, Gwendolyn cared more about the rest of Briony's life than Julia ever could.

Julia, for her part, was sweet and affectionate but had a childlike dependence on Briony. With her memories still hazy, Julia's state of mind had never quite matured; she worried little about her daughter, who was now a mother herself.

As the night grew late, everyone retired to their rooms.

Briony tucked her two children into bed, humming softly as they drifted off.

A gentle knock sounded at the door.

Briony got up and opened it.

Gwendolyn White stood in the hallway, her voice low and tender. "Are the kids asleep?"

nodded off," Briony replied, stepping out and

with affection, Gwendolyn smiled. "It's been so long since we've really

warm and calm. "Shall we have a

Briony had taken over Starlight Entertainment, she'd gotten used

red does

with a soft

a bottle and poured the wine into

a bit too bare, so she quickly put together a couple of light

to help, and when everything was ready, they settled at the

a generous sip, draining nearly

practiced Briony had become at

new steadiness to

that was the price of growing up-after you've figured out

young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to a life of

fast. You really should have someone by

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