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.

see her son and daughter. She hugged

Then she went upstairs.

bedroom had been made up for Lori and Carol

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

absolutely doted on this

snapped a few photos

up his

at the sound of

walked over to the crib, gazing down

long has she been asleep?" she asked

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

up at him. "Mr. Maynard,

already guessing the

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

Maynard sat across from

give you a hard time

Maynard admitted, tapping his back with a rueful grin. "Grandpa even whacked me with his

shook her

caught her gaze, teasing, "Briony, are

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