Briony finished packing her suitcase, then walked over to her daughter and pulled her into a gentle hug, planting a soft kiss on her little cheek.

"Mommy knows, sweetheart."

Little Nina had grown up surrounded by love; her heart was full of security. So for her, Briony's business trips were nothing to worry about.

When Briony wheeled her suitcase downstairs, Carney was already up.

Carney and James were sitting in the living room, sipping tea and chatting quietly. They both looked up in surprise when they saw Briony with her suitcase.

"It's so late-where are you going?" James got up immediately, approaching her and giving her a quick once-over. He noticed her eyes were a little red.

His brow furrowed. "Did something happen?"

Briony's grip on the suitcase tightened slightly.

"Stewart just called me."

Carney stood as well, concern in his voice. "What does he want this time?"

"Did he threaten you again? Is he using Little Nina against you? Four

met their eyes. "He says he's found my mother." Both Carney and James froze

he hired a whole team to search for her. For four years, they haven't

out of his way like that? What

Stewart would stoop so low as to

he found my mother is remote, and I'll need at least a

or not, I'm not letting

"James should go with you. That way, Mrs.

"He won't let me bring

James burst out, indignant.

being that clear, you need to stay out of

"But-"

another word," Carney said, shooting him

James fell silent.

to Briony. "Go on, and be careful. Check in with us every day

leave Little Nina in your and

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