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

felt her resolve waver. After all, she wouldn't

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

Thanks, Mommy! Please be careful out there with Mr. Maynard.

squeezed in, "Mommy, I love

looked at

...

Stewart stepped out of the car,

car pull in, dashed out

both hands full, Stewart couldn't scoop

Wentworth, you bring so

just laughed, "The kids love

her head good-naturedly and carried the

and scooped up both children, one in each arm, and carried them

cradling baby Lori who'd just finished her bottle,

Stewart,

a brief nod, then asked casually, "Bryn's not

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