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.

Gwendolyn stood, Briony's profile looked calm, her gaze steady. But Gwendolyn knew the truth-Briony

way out, I ran

eyes widened in surprise. "What did

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 completely. He's been keeping tabs on the antiquities world these past two years-I

let out a heavy sigh. "I never expected you and Nina could hide from him forever, but I

how he is ruthless, willing to do anything to get what he wants. If he truly wanted to track

you'll ask for a divorce?

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

temper flared. “Unbelievable! What's he playing at? Isn't Irwin nine years old now-doesn't he have a mother? The nerve! After everything, he still has the audacity to threaten you about

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

stand how shameless he is! He cheated, his own son died because of him, and he still won't let you go-now

crushed the eggshell in

it.

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