Chapter 289

James and Carney took little Nina to the newly opened children's amusement park in the old town.

Back at home, Gwendolyn White was helping Briony bake a cake.

Every year, Briony made Nina's birthday cake herself.

She was remarkably talented with her hands—no matter what she tried, she picked it up instantly and always did it to perfection.

Gwendolyn, on the other hand, wasn't much of a baker, but she was happy to lend a hand.

As the two of them worked in the kitchen, Gwendolyn glanced over and asked, "So, what are you planning to do next?"

"I went back to Northborough yesterday," Briony replied.

Gwendolyn paused, looking at her. "Did you see your brother?"

Briony nodded.

calm, her gaze

I ran into Stewart," Briony added

widened in surprise. "What

that shocked to see me," Briony said, her voice even. "Back when I faked my death and left with Nina, Mr. Chadwick warned me that Stewart might not believe

Nina could hide from him forever, but I hoped you'd get more than

he is ruthless, willing to do anything to get what he wants. If he truly wanted to track us down, Nina and I wouldn't have made it

afraid you'll ask for a divorce? Did you bring it

insisted on divorcing him, he'd fight me for custody of

at? Isn't Irwin nine years old now-doesn't he have a mother? The nerve! After everything, he still

soothe her. "Godmother, don't get worked up. I know what I'm doing-he's not taking Nina from

his own son died because of him, and he still won't let you go-now

the eggshell

it.

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