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

already gone public with their relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might

he have

wanted to end this

sooner we're done, the better-for both of us."

a noncommittal "Alright," then

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

that, Briony hung up

phone down when the bedroom door opened

head in. "Bryn,

steadying herself. "No, Mom,

into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full

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

into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a quiet little town somewhere, so I

about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly

smile. "I just think... without

her voice firm. "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 protect you

can. But I hate

here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long

couldn't bear to leave her daughter either. She hugged Briony back. "Alright. I'm not going anywhere.

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