Maynard knocked on the door. "Bryn, dinner's ready."

Briony sat up and called toward the door, "Coming!"

Turning back to her two children on the video call, she smiled. "Mommy's going to have dinner now. We'll chat more later, okay?"

On the other end, Little Nina piped up, "Mommy, I think I just heard Mr. Maynard's voice. Are you with him?"

"Yes, sweetheart, Mommy is working with Mr. Maynard."

"Oh," Little Nina's eyes flickered with curiosity. "Mommy, Daddy called earlier. He said he's coming to see us tonight."

Briony paused, surprised. "He's coming to see you? I thought he was picking you up to take you back to Southcreek Manor?"

"Nope! Daddy just said he wants to visit us."

Briony figured Stewart must have found some time to spend with the kids. She didn't dwell on it. "Okay, Mommy knows. Have fun with Daddy, alright?"

"Mommy," Little Nina pouted, "if Daddy wants to stay over tonight, is that okay with you?"

was remarried, after all; what would

Nina's eyes, she felt her resolve waver. After all, she wouldn't be home tonight. If

isn't home,

out there

squeezed in, "Mommy, I

looked at her two children.

...

black Bentley rolled up the driveway of Pearbrook Mansion. Stewart stepped out of the car, carrying bags filled with toys and snacks for the kids-and tucked among them,

car pull in, dashed out to greet him, barely

hands full, Stewart couldn't scoop the kids up

housekeeper, came over and took the bags from him smiling "Mr. Wentworth, you bring

just laughed, "The

good-naturedly and carried the bags

up, Stewart bent down and scooped up both children, one in each

who'd just finished her bottle, came down

saw Stewart, she

her a brief nod, then asked

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