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?"

anger simmering. "Did he threaten you again? Is he using Little Nina

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

a whole team to search for her. For four

go out of his way like that? What if he's lying

so low as to use

the place he found my mother is remote, and I'll need at

coming with you," James insisted. "Whether it's true or not, I'm not letting you go alone. Let's

That way,

"He won't let me

won't let you?" James burst out, indignant. "Well, too

sharply. "If Stewart's being that clear, you need to stay

"But-"

another word," Carney said, shooting

James fell silent.

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