"Emma!"

Stella let out a startled cry. Even though she was wearing her seatbelt, the sudden swerve of the bus sent her tumbling right into Cedric Clarke's side-

Cedric's reflexes kicked in, and his hand shot out to steady Stella. In that instant, he felt something soft brush against his cheek.

Stella had accidentally kissed Cedric on the face...

"Sorry!"

She jerked back immediately, about to stammer out an explanation when the bus lurched again.

Thrown backward by the motion, Stella's eyes widened in alarm!

"Watch out!"

Cedric reached for her just in time, but the bus swayed again—

Stella landed right back in Cedric's arms!

And then, before either of them could react, their lips met-firmly, unmistakably.

Their eyes locked, both of them staring in disbelief, each more stunned than the other.

Stella: "..."

Cedric: ""

Honk, honk-

The bus's horn echoed through the winding mountain roads.

was tossed about, struggling to stay

turned, forcing the

the seatback in front of her,

she was smarter-she turned her head

very close to Cedric. Strands of her hair, carrying a faint

heartbeat, but Cedric couldn't ignore the wild

seen

in Silveridge

Northborough, Silveridge was dry and pleasant, the

spotted Carney and Gwendolyn White waiting

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow!"

and Gwendolyn

must be starving," Gwendolyn said, taking Briony's suitcase and

warmly, accepting the luggage without

with a smile, then asked, "You've both had dinner

to pick you up," Gwendolyn said cheerfully. "But I had the housekeeper make some chicken broth for you.

smiled, linking her arm through

didn't follow immediately, his attention caught by Stewart standing nearby. James had called a few days ago, saying Briony's divorce from Stewart

reason? Stewart was dragging his feet, refusing to

so she could move to Silveridge and prepare for the baby

have a tough

budge, but as Briony's mentor, he

when he

"Professor Winslow."

"Mr. Wentworth."

They shook hands.

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