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.

down, focused on the cake in front of her. From where Gwendolyn stood, Briony's profile looked calm, her gaze steady. But Gwendolyn knew the truth-Briony had never truly been able to let go of

my way out, I ran into Stewart," Briony added

eyes widened in surprise. "What did he

all that shocked to see me," Briony said, her voice even. "Back when I faked my death and left with Nina, Mr. Chadwick warned me that Stewart might not believe it

you and Nina could hide from him forever, but I hoped you'd get more than four

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

he's afraid you'll ask for

I insisted on divorcing him, he'd fight me for custody

he have a mother? The nerve! After everything, he

up. I know what I'm doing-he's not taking Nina from

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

angry she crushed the eggshell in her

it.

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