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.

and the other men kept their distance, pretending to browse, but never taking their eyes off

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

which one do you think

tiny onesies and felt her heart

help thinking of her own two children

you know if it's a boy

"Ferdinand's thrilled. He

a

didn't know better, you'd

But was he really?

"Briony?"

thoughts, and Briony blinked, meeting Mary's bright,

Which one do you

glanced at the two onesies in Mary's hands—both

grinned. "True! Why not?" And just like that, she bought them both. After picking out baby clothes, Mary pulled Briony into

stores were another

a greasy middle-aged man lurking at the entrance

all but dragged inside by

corner! Let me pick out some new nightwear

out loudly enough for Gifford

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