Briony's scalp prickled as the words hit her.

There was something chillingly deranged about Stewart's calm. It was the kind of composure that made your skin crawl, as if madness lurked just beneath the

surface.

He'd kidnapped her today-who was to say he wouldn't do the same to their daughter one day?

She forced herself not to let her mind go there.

"Stewart, no matter how busy I was on business trips, I always called Little Nina every night before bed-she'd say goodnight to me, every single night. I haven't seen her face in over twenty-four hours now. She's just a little girl, she won't understand."

"That's nothing you need to worry about," Stewart replied, utterly unruffled. "I told the nanny you're somewhere remote, bad reception, can't make video calls."

Briony pressed her lips together.

Of course. If Stewart had gone so far as to kidnap her, he'd make sure to keep up appearances everywhere else.

"Please, just let me call her. She's four, Stewart. If she goes too long without talking to me, she'll get scared."

"That depends on you." Stewart's gaze pinned her. "Bryn, if you cooperate, I won't keep you here forever. Just a week. I just want you to stay with me for one week."

A week?

in Stewart's presence felt

is pointless," Briony pleaded, staring him down. "Let me go now

happening." Stewart's lips curled in a cold smile. "A week, Bryn. Not a day

"You're insane! I can't stand being

you curious why I need you here for a week?" Stewart asked

care!" Briony snapped, eyes blazing. "I just

Stewart just let out a low laugh, speaking as if to himself. "I've signed the divorce papers, Bryn. This time, I really mean to let

thinking, over and over, how did we end up like

let out a bitter, icy

her gaze, expression pained. "No.

will help you figure it out? You should be on your knees at your son's grave, begging forgiveness. Maybe

gave a tired, helpless smile. "You loved me once,

Briony froze.

together-weren't they real? Weren't

voice was almost

at him, brows

me.

Briony refused to answer.

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