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?"

off guard

their relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might leak the news and tarnish Rosita's reputation,

did he have

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

the better-for both of us."

a noncommittal "Alright,"

I have one copy of the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't

hung

her phone down when the bedroom door

head in. "Bryn,

up, steadying herself. "No, Mom, I'm

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

my fault," Julia sighed, voice thick with guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that they know I'm out, I doubt they'll

face. “I'm always dragging you into

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

"I just think... without me, maybe you'd have an easier

-they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a child anymore. I can protect

know you can. But I hate

you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll always have a

her daughter either. She hugged Briony back. "Alright. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right

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