Chapter 28

On the other end of the line, Stewart paused before asking, “Why are you moving out?"

Briony could guess why he sounded so confused-he was already planning to leave Southcreek Manor to her, so from his perspective, there was no need for her to leave.

"I don't intend to keep Southcreek Manor," Briony said, taking a breath before adding, "I've already taken what I need. The rest is yours to do with as you please."

"Are you sure about this?" Stewart's voice remained cool and detached. "We can still amend the terms. If you have any requests, just say so."

"No, let's just stick to the agreement." Briony felt utterly drained; she had no

strength left to drag things out in this hollow marriage.

Even her own mother thought Stewart and Rosita made the perfect couple. In this marriage, Briony truly felt like nothing more than a pitiful clown.

Stewart didn't reply.

The silence stretched on for more than half a minute.

Finally, Briony asked, "When will you have time to file the divorce papers?"

"In a hurry, are you?"

caught off guard by his

finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't

he have other

only wanted to end this warped, one-sided marriage as soon

we're done, the better-for both of

noncommittal "Alright," then said,

have one copy of the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand

that, Briony hung

phone down when the bedroom door opened

head in. "Bryn, are

up, steadying herself. "No,

again? Can't sleep?" Julia came into the room and sat beside

all my fault," Julia sighed, voice thick with guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that they

exhausted face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a quiet little

are you talking about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave you alone

just think...

"Don't say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a child anymore. I can

I hate

suffering as long as you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as

couldn't bear to leave her daughter either. She hugged Briony back. "Alright. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here, looking after you and this little

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