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?"

just nodded off," Briony replied, stepping out and looping her arm through Gwendolyn's. "Couldn't sleep

smiled. "It's been so long since

calm. "Shall we

to a glass of good wine, and ever since Briony had taken over Starlight Entertainment, she'd gotten

Briony suggested. "A little red does wonders for

with a soft

Briony uncorked a bottle and poured the wine into a

so she quickly put together a couple of light

when everything was ready, they settled at the dining table, clinking their glasses with

draining nearly half her

Briony had become at this— she must have had her share of lonely

a new steadiness

growing up-after you've figured

young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to a life of work and raising two children

growing up fast. You really should have someone by your side," Gwendolyn

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