Chapter 229

"Emma!"

Stella let out a startled cry. Even though she was wearing her seatbelt, the sudden swerve of the bus sent her tumbling right into Cedric Clarke's side-

Cedric's reflexes kicked in, and his hand shot out to steady Stella. In that instant, he felt something soft brush against his cheek.

Stella had accidentally kissed Cedric on the face...

"Sorry!"

She jerked back immediately, about to stammer out an explanation when the bus lurched again.

Thrown backward by the motion, Stella's eyes widened in alarm!

"Watch out!"

Cedric reached for her just in time, but the bus swayed again—

Stella landed right back in Cedric's arms!

And then, before either of them could react, their lips met-firmly, unmistakably.

Their eyes locked, both of them staring in disbelief, each more stunned than the other.

Stella: "..."

Cedric: ""

Honk, honk-

The bus's horn echoed through the winding mountain roads.

was tossed about, struggling to stay

twisted and turned, forcing the

to the seatback in front of her, not daring to glance

found herself leaning helplessly toward him. This time, though, she was smarter-she turned her head to the window, so even if she toppled over, at least she

moments when Stella ended up very close to Cedric. Strands of her hair, carrying a

lasted only a heartbeat, but Cedric couldn't ignore the wild thumping

then, she would have seen the famously composed Dr. Clarke, cheeks flushed for no

in Silveridge at

Northborough, Silveridge was dry and pleasant, the air crisp

Briony exited the terminal, she spotted Carney

"Professor, Mrs. Winslow!"

and Gwendolyn

taking

smiled warmly, accepting the luggage

alright," Briony replied with a smile, then asked, "You've both had dinner

had the housekeeper make some chicken broth for

smiled, linking her arm through Gwendolyn's

follow immediately, his attention caught by Stewart standing nearby. James had called a few days ago, saying Briony's divorce from Stewart

dragging his

Silveridge and prepare for the baby in peace.

Northborough, Stewart's influence was formidable-Briony would have a tough time fighting back on

sway to make Stewart budge,

approached when he saw Carney

"Professor Winslow."

"Mr. Wentworth."

They shook hands.

before turning back to Carney, lips curving into a faint, unreadable smile. "If

Since he'd waited here for Stewart, he

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