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?"

He was remarried, after all; what would people

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

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

be careful out there with Mr. Maynard. Little Nina

the other end, little Mario squeezed in,

as she looked

...

the car, carrying

dashed out to greet him, barely able

hands full, Stewart couldn't

housekeeper, came over and took the bags from him smiling "Mr. Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you

laughed, "The kids

her head good-naturedly and

down and scooped up both children, one in each arm,

wearing a mask and cradling baby Lori who'd just

saw Stewart, she

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

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