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?"

about Stewart spending the night. He was remarried, after

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

Briony said, "If Mommy isn't home,

Please be careful out there with

the other end, little Mario squeezed in, "Mommy,

looked

...

Bentley rolled up the driveway of Pearbrook Mansion. Stewart stepped out of the car, carrying

dashed out to

couldn't

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

laughed, "The kids

head good-naturedly

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

a mask and cradling baby Lori who'd just finished

Stewart, she greeted him

a brief nod, then asked

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