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?"

night. He was remarried, after all; what would people think

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

said, "If Mommy isn't home, you kids can

Please be careful out there

other end, little Mario squeezed in, "Mommy,

looked at

...

out of the car, carrying bags

out to greet

couldn't scoop the kids

the bags from him smiling "Mr. Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you visit. The playroom downstairs can hardly hold any more

just laughed, "The

shook her head good-naturedly and carried the

bent down and scooped up both children, one in each

cradling baby Lori who'd just finished her bottle, came down the

saw Stewart,

nod, then asked

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