At that moment, Stewart happened to glance over from his private booth.

Their eyes met for a brief second before Briony quickly looked away. "No, thanks. We're meeting someone," she said, her voice cool.

With that, Briony led Crystal and Little Nina out and into the booth next door.

Jeannie watched the door close, her hazel eyes flickering with uncertainty.

She turned back to Stewart, offering an apologetic smile. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm sorry-did I say something wrong again?"

Stewart didn't reply. He just cast a look at Irwin.

Irwin kept his head down, looking utterly crestfallen.

Stewart's gaze darkened as he turned away.

...

Next door.

Briony set Little Nina down in a high chair.

Crystal glanced at the little girl, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Bryn, what do you think of Ms. Radcliffe?"

Briony paused before answering, her tone neutral. "She's... alright, I suppose."

her big eyes drifting from her

the child's curious expression, Crystal decided to drop the subject. It wasn't the

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

him, her face lit up

squealed, arms outstretched.

and scooped her into his

Mr. Ellsworth, Little

so much I even dreamed

made all

make

Little Nina's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving

I'm just here for

drooped. "Then I won't get to see you much,

nose. "I'll be here for

weeks goes by in a flash!"

high chair, then

slid it back to her. "I'm not picky- order whatever

seen

days in the countryside just easygoing

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