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.

kept their distance, pretending to browse, but never taking their

outfits for her baby,

one do you think is

onesies and felt her

help thinking of

know if it's a

thrilled. He says if

was a little

mother? If you didn't know

But was he really?

"Briony?"

through her thoughts, and Briony blinked,

do you like

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

spare a little extra." Mary grinned. "True! Why not?" And just like

moment ago, in the baby boutique, Gifford could still pretend to be a doting dad-to-be, but lingerie stores were another story. He hesitated at the entrance, then awkwardly pulled out his

enough to avoid drawing too many stares; if he were a greasy middle-aged man lurking at the entrance of a women's store and stealing glances inside, he'do

was all but dragged inside

the corner! Let me

out loudly enough for Gifford to hear even from the

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