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.

the other men kept their distance, pretending to browse, but

a few tiny outfits for her baby, holding them

one do you

at the tiny onesies and

thinking of

know if it's a boy or

He says if

was a little

her mother? If you didn't know better, you'd

But was he really?

"Briony?"

and Briony blinked, meeting Mary's bright,

one do

at the two onesies in Mary's hands—both the same style, just

not?" And just like that, she bought them both. After

but lingerie stores were another story. He hesitated at the entrance, then

good-looking 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

all but dragged inside by

Let me pick out some

rang out loudly enough for Gifford to hear even

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