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?"

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

saw the hopeful look in Little Nina's eyes, she felt her resolve waver. After all, she wouldn't be home tonight. If

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

out there

the other end, little Mario squeezed

as she looked at her two

...

stepped out of the car, carrying bags filled with

in, dashed out to greet him, barely able to contain

both hands full, Stewart couldn't scoop

took the bags from him smiling "Mr. Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you visit. The playroom

"The kids

her head good-naturedly and

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

wearing a mask and cradling baby Lori who'd just finished her

saw Stewart, she greeted him

a brief nod, then asked casually,

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