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

her answer and pressed on, "Are you moving in with

"I've held up my end of the bargain. I hope you'll do the same.

from the other

a minute before Stewart finally muttered,

reply brought a sense of

Dolphin Cove to James's place took about twenty

told her that his father, a hopeless romantic, had bought the place as a honeymoon retreat years ago and even named it

and, hearing Briony was expecting, had done plenty of research on how to care

the sunniest room, saying

Retreat, she felt warmth settle over her-a sense of

teamed up to prepare a hearty dinner, most

soup was perfectly seasoned; James had

really good, you should have

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

Briony was speechless.

photos of the

Then he called.

Carl reported in his usual straightforward way, “Mr. Wentworth, Ms.

nothing. He simply hung

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