Chapter 200

It was just before nine o'clock, and Briony had nearly finished packing up her

things when her phone rang.

It was Stewart.

She set down what she was holding and answered the call.

"I'm coming back to Northborough today." Stewart's deep voice carried through the line.

Briony's tone was calm, almost indifferent. “So, are we meeting this afternoon to finalize the divorce papers, or will it be tomorrow?"

"This afternoon's a bit rushed."

"Bryn, do you want to take these books with you?" James called out from the living room.

Briony turned her head and replied, "Yeah, bring them all."

"Alright, I'll pack them up for you. Though, I've got copies of a few of these at my place already-should I leave those?"

"That's fine," Briony answered.

in, sharp with suspicion. "Are you moving house?" Briony frowned, a hint of irritation flickering across

pressed on, "Are you moving in with

snapping, her tone turning cold. "I've held up my end of the bargain. I hope you'll do

the

half a

a sense of

Dolphin Cove to James's place

that his father, a hopeless romantic, had bought the place

housekeeper at Skybreeze, Marlene, was about the same age as Gina and, hearing Briony was expecting, had done plenty of research on how to care for pregnant

sunniest room,

Retreat, she felt warmth settle over her-a sense of home she hadn't

night, Marlene and Gina teamed up to prepare a hearty

nourishing fish soup was perfectly seasoned; James had a bowl, but wouldn't touch

really good,

up his hand dramatically. "If I have another bowl, I'll

Briony was speechless.

parked outside Skybreeze Retreat, Carl snapped a few photos of

Then he called.

up, Carl reported in his usual straightforward way, “Mr. Wentworth, Ms. Kensington has definitely moved

nothing. He

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