Briony drove straight back to Pearbrook Mansion from the hospital.

Maynard's car was already parked in the driveway.

She stepped into the house.

Marlene came out to greet her. "Mr. Maynard's upstairs, trying to get Lori to sleep!"

Briony paused. "When did he get here?"

"He arrived around noon."

"He's been here all afternoon?"

Marlene beamed, a fond, almost motherly smile on her face. "He's been learning how to be a good dad all day! We all know he's not Lori's biological father, but anyone can see how much he adores her."

Briony pressed her lips together, then asked, "Where are the twins?"

"They're playing in the back garden. Crystal's out there with them."

Crystal had recently taken some time off to visit her hometown when her father fell ill. Once he recovered last week, she returned to Northborough.

to see her son and daughter. She hugged them tight, showering

Then she went upstairs.

had been made up

recognize faces yet. She was the definition of an angelic baby:

doted on

Maynard quietly snapped a few photos of her

was holding up his phone, capturing the moment. The

turned at the sound

the crib, gazing down at the peacefully sleeping Lori,

long has she been

face—so perfect! When she grows up, we're going to have our hands full with

him. "Mr. Maynard, let's step outside. There's something

already guessing the

pocket and grinned easily. "Sure, let's talk somewhere else—don't want to wake our

the study, Briony and Maynard sat across from each

"Did your family give you a hard

Maynard admitted, tapping his back with a

her head.

teasing, "Briony, are

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