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

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

isn't home, you

Mommy! Please be careful out there with Mr. Maynard. Little

the other end, little Mario squeezed in, "Mommy, I love you

with a smile as she looked

...

the car, carrying bags filled with toys and snacks for the

the car pull in, dashed out to greet him,

Stewart couldn't scoop the kids up right

Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you visit. The playroom downstairs can

just laughed, "The

shook her head good-naturedly

down and scooped up both children,

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

Stewart, she greeted him

nod, then asked casually, "Bryn's

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