James and Carney took little Nina to the newly opened children's amusement park in the old town.

Back at home, Gwendolyn White was helping Briony bake a cake.

Every year, Briony made Nina's birthday cake herself.

She was remarkably talented with her hands—no matter what she tried, she picked it up instantly and always did it to perfection.

Gwendolyn, on the other hand, wasn't much of a baker, but she was happy to lend a hand.

As the two of them worked in the kitchen, Gwendolyn glanced over and asked, "So, what are you planning to do next?"

"I went back to Northborough yesterday," Briony replied.

Gwendolyn paused, looking at her. "Did you see your brother?"

Briony nodded.

calm, her gaze steady. But Gwendolyn knew the truth-Briony had

way out, I ran

eyes widened in surprise. "What did

Chadwick warned me that Stewart might not believe it completely. He's been keeping tabs on the antiquities world these past two

and Nina could hide from him forever, but

hasn't been in a rush to find us. That's just how he is ruthless, willing to do anything to get what he wants. If he truly wanted to track us down, Nina and I wouldn't have

he's afraid you'll ask for a

said if I insisted on divorcing him, he'd fight me

Isn't Irwin nine years old now-doesn't he have a mother? The nerve! After everything, he still has the audacity to

get worked up. I

he can't, but I can't stand how shameless he is! He cheated, his own son died because of him, and he still

was so angry she crushed the eggshell in her hand without

it.

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