He took out his phone-it was a call from Lorna.

After a brief hesitation, he answered.

"Stewart, find somewhere private to talk. I need to tell you something important!”

Stewart paused, glanced at Briony, then turned and walked a short distance away, lowering his voice. "You can talk now."

"My team spotted a few suspicious people entering the country yesterday," Lorna said, her tone grave. "Something feels off. You should come back-also, make sure Briony and the kids stay home for the next few days."

Stewart's expression darkened. "Alright. I understand."

He hung up and walked back to Briony. "That's all for today. Take the kids home. For the next few days, you and the children should stay inside as much as possible."

Briony frowned, concern clouding her face. "Why? What's going on?"

"For the kids' sake, just trust me, okay?" Stewart's voice was firm.

She stared at him, a flash of Lorna's earlier warnings crossing her mind, but she didn't press further. "Alright. I understand."

Little Nina clung to Stewart, reluctant to leave. All the way from the playground to the parking lot entrance, she insisted on being carried.

As they left the park, Stewart carried Nina toward Briony's car.

Nina was already in tears.

Briony noticed her daughter's unusual mood and, for some reason, felt a rising sense of unease herself.

the car and opened

set Nina inside when

by. Then, he pulled Nina back into his arms

sudden change in demeanor.

apple bobbing as he struggled to stay calm, "please take the kids and ride with Carl. Let

set Briony even more on edge. "Stewart, what on earth

home," Stewart

Nina to her before

Carl, take

carefully-don't take any et

chances."

clearly thrown

insistence but

that he had his reasons

"What about you, Mr.

to pick me

mention of Lorna made Carl realize just how serious things

nothing more and turned to Briony. "Ms.

me."

nerves stretched taut, a cold dread pooling in her

She glanced at Stewart.

her gaze, eyes dark and unreadable. "Bryn, don't ask any questions. Just take the kids and go

in her chest-a

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