In the end, Ferdinand agreed to Briony's request.

But there was a catch: she had to wait until she was looking and feeling a bit stronger.

And even then, if she wanted to go out, someone would have to go with her.

Briony refused to let Belinda tag along.

So Mary volunteered eagerly.

Briony only agreed after some hesitation.

Three days later, Mary accompanied Briony out.

Their destination was the biggest shopping mall in downtown Marblecliff.

Ferdinand was swamped with urgent business that day and couldn't join them, so he sent Gifford and a small team to shadow the women discreetly, dressed in plain clothes and keeping a careful distance.

When they arrived, Briony and Mary took the elevator up to the third floor- women's fashion.

Mary wanted to look at baby clothes.

She dragged Briony along for company.

distance, pretending to browse,

a few tiny outfits for her baby, holding them up for Briony's

do you

the tiny onesies

thinking of her

it's a boy or a

and smiled. "Ferdinand's thrilled. He says

was a

her mother? If you didn't know better, you'd think Ferdinand was head-over-heels

But was he really?

"Briony?"

broke through her thoughts, and

Which one do you like

two onesies in Mary's hands—both the same

certainly spare a little extra." Mary grinned. "True! Why not?" And just like that, she bought them both. After picking out

lingerie stores were another story. He hesitated at the entrance, then awkwardly pulled out his phone

lurking at the entrance of a women's store and stealing glances inside, he'do probably have

all but dragged

wedding's just around the corner! Let me

for Gifford to hear even from

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