He would give not just ten years, but a lifetime, if that's what it took.

Letting go of Briony Kensington, he gently wiped the tears from her cheek.

"Bryn, this is my choice. If ten years of my life can give our children both their parents, I'd say it's more than worth it."

Briony felt utterly powerless. She'd been dragged into this, forced to accept the consequences without ever being given a say.

"I have to save you. Xenia Cooper needs a husband in name only to support her —this was always how things were going to end." Stewart Wentworth's voice was low, almost a whisper. "Bryn, don't feel guilty, and don't go soft on me. I never wanted you to know, but since you do, let's just accept that this was inevitable. If it were James Delaney or Maynard, they'd make the same choice I did."

Briony stared at him, stunned.

He was comparing himself to Maynard and James...

But how could it possibly be the same?

Stewart, Maynard, James-they weren't interchangeable.

A wave of exhaustion washed over her, the kind that came from fighting too long against a fate she couldn't change.

She was tired.

time

voice gentle. "You're still recovering. Try not to go

wiped her tears

Stewart, her breathing slowing, her emotions

A dead end, then?

"Well, then... I wish you

Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "Thank

...

the time

the car outside the

lights, Stewart stood in

night breeze. His shadow stretched long and thin

him for a moment. She'd

do something practical. I'll transfer my shares in a few companies to you. It's the least I can

don't say things

pressed her lips together, eyes red as she looked at

feel guilty. She's forceful and proud, always has been. She wanted you to feel bad-don't let

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