"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.

about, struggling

turned, forcing

front of her, not daring to glance

him. This time, though, she was smarter-she turned her head to the window, so even if she toppled over,

ended up very close to Cedric. Strands of her hair, carrying a faint scent, brushed past his nose and slipped inside his

Cedric couldn't

would have seen the famously composed Dr. Clarke, cheeks flushed for

plane landed in Silveridge at eight

Silveridge was dry and pleasant, the air

Briony exited the terminal, she spotted Carney and Gwendolyn White waiting in

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow!"

Gwendolyn

said, taking Briony's suitcase and

smiled warmly, accepting the luggage without a

alright," Briony replied with a smile, then asked, "You've

"But I had the housekeeper

smiled, linking her arm through Gwendolyn's as

nearby. James had called a few days ago, saying Briony's divorce from Stewart still wasn't

dragging his feet, refusing

and prepare for the baby in peace. But if Stewart kept stalling, it would only make things harder

Northborough, Stewart's influence was formidable-Briony would have a tough time fighting back on her

he had enough sway to make Stewart budge, but as Briony's mentor, he had to at least

he saw Carney lingering

"Professor Winslow."

"Mr. Wentworth."

They shook hands.

up ahead before turning back to Carney, lips curving into a faint, unreadable smile. "If you have something to say, Professor, please don't hold

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