Briony had left everything in the lawyer's hands.

Of course, she hoped things would go smoothly in court. But even with Mr.

Chadwick's handpicked attorney on their side, she knew there was no guarantee

of victory.

What kept her up at night, though, was the thought of losing Little Nina.

She couldn't shake Stewart's words from the other day. No matter what, she

would never give up custody of Little Nina. But if Stewart really wanted to fight her for their daughter...

Her phone's ringtone jolted her out of her anxious thoughts.

She glanced at the screen.

An unknown number.

Briony had long since stopped answering calls from numbers she didn't

recognize. She declined it without a second thought.

She set her phone aside and rolled over, hoping for a few more precious minutes of sleep. The past week had been a blur of hospital corridors and late nights by her mother's side; she was running on fumes.

But the call came again, more insistent this time.

Annoyed, Briony answered, "Who is this?"

"It's me." Garry Ferguson's voice filtered through the line.

then let out a cold, mocking laugh.

ceases to amaze

changed everything four years ago—her name, her papers, even her phone number. Yet

I wouldn't have bothered you, Ms.

immediately. Little

asked, "How is he

up three times since this morning and has a slight fever." Garry hesitated, then added, "I took him to the clinic you recommended. Dr. Ellsworth did some massage therapy and acupuncture. He's better now, but he really wants

half past three. "Little Nina's

how happy the two kids had been playing together the other night. With a sigh, Briony relented, "Alright,

with cold

Gwendolyn White were chatting

her, James asked, "Heading out

it's about that

you," James said, getting up. "I've got nothing

go."

little Mario over.

sick?" Gwendolyn looked concerned. "Is it a

a stomach bug. Dr. Ellsworth

to the

relief. If it were a cold, he shouldn't come over. We can't risk Little Nina getting

gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I

are always careful about

ttle Nina. I'll handle things if Mr. Ferguson

thanked him and left

3:50 p.m.

up in front of

stepped out to open

in tailored slacks. The

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