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.

looked calm, her gaze steady. But Gwendolyn knew the truth-Briony had never truly been able to let

way out, I ran into

in surprise. "What

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

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

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

"Is he holding back because he's afraid you'll ask for

And he said if I insisted on divorcing

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

"Godmother, don't get worked up. I know what I'm

shameless he is! He cheated, his own son died because of him, and he still won't

angry she crushed the

it.

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