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.

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

Then she went upstairs.

bedroom had been

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

on

a few photos of her with

up his phone, capturing the moment. The whole

turned at the sound

closed it behind her and walked over to the crib, gazing down at

has she been

face—so perfect! When she grows up, we're going to have our hands full with all the boys chasing after her. We'll have to keep

at him. "Mr. Maynard, let's step

already

into his pocket and grinned easily. "Sure, let's talk somewhere else—don't want

the study, Briony and Maynard sat

give you a

back with a

shook her head.

her gaze, teasing, "Briony, are

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