"Exactly. Whatever Stewart's motives are, as long as Julia comes home to Bryn alive, that's all that matters!"

...

James pulled into the airport parking lot and insisted on walking Briony inside himself.

Stewart hadn't arrived yet.

Briony checked her phone and saw a message from Stewart with their flight details.

"He's arranged a private jet," Briony said to James, glancing up. "You should head back."

James looked unhappy. He jammed one hand in his pocket and muttered, head down, "I'll wait till he gets here."

"I know you're worried, but don't stress. Once I've found my mom, I'll come straight home."

"And if Stewart tries to use Ms. Hudson to threaten you?" James scoffed, "His precious son is still waiting for you to come back and play mom, you know!"

"That's not my concern right now. The only thing I care about is bringing my mother home." There was a steely resolve in Briony's eyes. "James, you need to stay here. I still need your help with something."

He looked up, meeting her gaze.

"Wait for my call," Briony said quietly.

minutes later,

Carl was with him.

he greeted her politely, "Ms.

then turned to James. "You

then shot Stewart a hard

better bring both Bryn

at James, clearly not taking

James on the

worry and reluctance written all over his face. "Promise you'll be careful. Check in with me

"Got it. Honestly, you're even more

to leave, glancing back

didn't notice Stewart studying her quietly. "Let's go,"

looking at Stewart, Briony gripped her suitcase and headed for

Briony found herself a

down right

were things she needed to ask

"Where's my mom?"

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