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.

and daughter. She hugged them tight, showering them with kisses until her heart finally

Then she went upstairs.

previously empty children's room beside the master bedroom had been made up for Lori and Carol

She was the definition of an angelic baby: eat, sleep, repeat, never fussing, easy

absolutely doted on this "miracle" little

snapped a few photos of her with his

just as he was holding up his phone, capturing the moment. The

the sound of the

and walked over to the crib, gazing down at the

she been asleep?"

photos he'd just taken. "Look at that little face—so perfect! When she grows up, we're going

smiled faintly, then looked up at him. "Mr. Maynard, let's step outside. There's something

already guessing

and grinned easily. "Sure, let's talk

and Maynard sat across from each

"Did your family give you

a rueful grin. "Grandpa

her head.

her gaze, teasing, "Briony, are you

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