"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

twisted and turned, forcing

seatback in front of her, not daring

though, she was smarter-she turned her

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

only a heartbeat, but Cedric couldn't ignore the wild thumping in

looked over just then, she would have seen the famously composed Dr.

Silveridge at eight

and pleasant, the air

exited the terminal, she spotted Carney and

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow!"

Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn said, taking Briony's suitcase

smiled warmly, accepting the luggage without a

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

had the housekeeper

linking her arm through Gwendolyn's

standing nearby. James had called a few days ago,

was dragging his feet,

signed so she could move to Silveridge and prepare for the baby in peace. But if

was formidable-Briony would have a tough time

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

when he

"Professor Winslow."

"Mr. Wentworth."

They shook hands.

lips curving into a faint, unreadable

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