Chapter 166

On the drive back, Briony filled Stella in on the three conditions Stewart had laid out.

When Stella heard them, she exploded. "Is he out of his mind? He wants you to go on vacation with him and his son when you're about to get divorced? Ugh! What a creep! And his kid's a little brat, too!"

Briony pressed her lips together, saying nothing.

After a moment, Stella calmed herself and glanced over. "So, what are you thinking?"

"He gave me three days to decide. I need to think it over," Briony admitted. She wasn't ready to give in just yet.

She still wanted to take her chances.

Stella didn't pick up on her hesitation, only nodded and said, "Alright, we've got three days. We'll figure something out."

"Yeah."

Stella dropped Briony off at Dolphin Cove.

then sat in her car, lost in thought. After some deliberation, she pulled out her

up right away. "Dr.

Dr. Clarke. Sorry to bother you this

be, so trust me, you're

pressed on. "Let me

not the type to call and vent, but you are. So I figured

with her today at Southcreek Manor and

mentioning Stewart. "Each one was crazier

"What sort of conditions?"

all

there. But I have a feeling Stewart means what

Advise her to

Cedric winced and held the

Clarke, I thought you had more sense! Sure, you're friends with Stewart, but I figured you still had basic decency. I

on—" Cedric started, exasperated. "Just hear me

don't expect

faint laugh. "But I know Stewart. The fact that he's laying out terms means he's actually serious about the divorce." "What do you expect? He's already planning

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