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?"

Stewart spending the night. He was remarried, after all; what

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

isn't home, you kids

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

little Mario squeezed in, "Mommy, I

she looked

...

car, carrying bags filled with toys and snacks for the kids-and tucked among them, a matcha cake, Briony's

twins, hearing the car pull in, dashed out to greet him, barely able to contain

couldn't scoop the

"Mr. Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you visit. The playroom

laughed, "The

head good-naturedly and carried the bags

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

and cradling baby Lori who'd just

Stewart, she

gave her a brief nod, then asked

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