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 by his

as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might leak the news and tarnish Rosita's reputation, painting her as the notorious "other

he

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

both of us."

gave a noncommittal "Alright," then said,

marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't forget to

Briony hung up

phone down when the

her head in. "Bryn, are you still

sat up, steadying herself. "No, Mom,

Can't sleep?" Julia came into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern as she took in Briony's bandaged

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

face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe

protested, alarmed.

smile. "I just think... without me, maybe

that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them

know you can. But I hate seeing you

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

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