Gwendolyn White let out a long sigh. "After all this, you're still going back to that city-the one that broke your heart, Bryn. Are you sure about this? Once you set foot there again, you know there's no turning back."

Briony's eyes were unwavering. "I know."

...

Upstairs, Gwendolyn and Crystal were changing the linens in the guest rooms.

When Briony came downstairs, she found James alone in the living room.

He stood as soon as he saw her, striding over. "Are you really planning to go back to Northborough?"

"I am."

"Are you out of your mind?" James snapped, irritation clear in his voice. "Do you really think Stewart will just let you walk away?"

Briony met his gaze, her lips pressed together before she sighed. "Even if I don't go back, he won't let me go."

"Just wait six months," James insisted. "Once the separation period's up, you can file for divorce again. But if you go back now, you'll have no proof of separation. How will you ever get out?"

"And what makes you think Stewart will leave me alone for even half a year?"

James fell silent, jaw tight.

being so

expression turned cold. "Stewart has always seen himself as the one in control. My resistance won't change that, and

Even if I use Mr. Chadwick's influence, that

then there's me. I can talk to

I still need you and Mr. Chadwick to help me escape this marriage, what will Stewart

frowned, concern etched on

a divorce," Briony said firmly, "and

a heavy sigh. "Alright. But... are you bringing

in his eyes. She couldn't

like I want to cling to you or anything.

know." Briony had never doubted his affection for the little

put my mind at ease. I've hired a private bodyguard for Little Nina. She just came back with

asked, "So when

rush," Briony replied, raising an eyebrow. "Let

cheered. "Exactly-let's keep him

Northborough, Lunar Heights Estate.

stepped out of the taxi, her body wracked with pain as she staggered

She pressed the doorbell.

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