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.

thought. After some deliberation, she pulled out her phone and called Cedric

picked up right away.

bother you this late. Do

single with nowhere to be, so trust me,

her eyes, but pressed on. "Let me guess-you think I'm calling about

replied. "Stewart's not the type to call and vent, but you are. So I figured

met with her today at Southcreek Manor

was practically seething just mentioning Stewart. "Each one was crazier than

"What sort of conditions?"

all three

pause, finally said, "I'll admit, those are pretty out there. But I have a

her to

voice nearly blew out the speakers. Cedric winced and held

friends with Stewart, but I figured you still had basic decency. I called you hoping you'd talk some

on—" Cedric started, exasperated. "Just hear me out-calm

defend Stewart one more time, don't expect me to ever

with a 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 a wedding with Rosita! Unless

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