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.

irritation flickering across her face. "That's not really your concern. Since you're busy this afternoon, let's just meet tomorrow

Stewart ignored her answer and pressed on, "Are you moving in

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

from the other

half a minute before Stewart finally

a sense of relief. Briony

Dolphin Cove to

house was a stand-alone villa, tucked away for privacy. James had once told her that his father, a hopeless romantic, had

about the same age as Gina and, hearing Briony was expecting, had done plenty of

insisted Briony take the sunniest room, saying it

Briony stepped into Skybreeze Retreat, she felt warmth settle over her-a sense of home she hadn't realized she'd

up to prepare a hearty

soup was perfectly seasoned; James

"It's really good, you should have some

have another bowl,

Briony was speechless.

Retreat, Carl snapped a few photos of the warmly lit house and

Then he called.

in his usual straightforward way, “Mr. Wentworth, Ms. Kensington has definitely moved in with James at Skybreeze

He

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