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

Rosita had already gone public with 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

he have

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

better-for both of us." Her tone

gave a noncommittal "Alright," then said, "Tomorrow morning,

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

hung up

barely set her phone down when

head in.

steadying herself. "No, Mom,

sat beside her, her gaze full of

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

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

alarmed. “How could I possibly leave you

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

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

tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll

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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