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.

hint of irritation flickering across her face. "That's not really your concern. Since you're

Stewart ignored her answer and pressed on, "Are you

cold. "I've held up my end of the bargain. I hope

the other

stretched out for half a minute

a sense

from Dolphin Cove to James's place took about twenty

his father, a hopeless romantic, had bought the place as a honeymoon retreat years

at Skybreeze, Marlene, was about the same age as Gina and, hearing Briony was expecting, had

room, saying it was

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

Marlene and Gina teamed up to prepare a hearty dinner, most

James had a bowl, but wouldn't

good, you should have some

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

Briony was speechless.

a few photos of the warmly lit house and sent them to

Then he called.

in his usual straightforward way, “Mr.

nothing. He simply hung

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