Chapter 298

Briony finished packing her suitcase, then walked over to her daughter and pulled her into a gentle hug, planting a soft kiss on her little cheek.

"Mommy knows, sweetheart."

Little Nina had grown up surrounded by love; her heart was full of security. So for her, Briony's business trips were nothing to worry about.

When Briony wheeled her suitcase downstairs, Carney was already up.

Carney and James were sitting in the living room, sipping tea and chatting quietly. They both looked up in surprise when they saw Briony with her suitcase.

"It's so late-where are you going?" James got up immediately, approaching her and giving her a quick once-over. He noticed her eyes were a little red.

His brow furrowed. "Did something happen?"

Briony's grip on the suitcase tightened slightly.

"Stewart just called me."

stood as well, concern in his voice. "What does he want

again? Is he using Little

met their eyes. "He says he's found my mother." Both Carney and

ago, he hired a

Stewart would go out of his way like

would stoop so low as to use

the place he found my mother is

true or not, I'm not letting you go alone.

way, Mrs. Winslow

"He won't let me

won't let you?" James burst out, indignant. "Well,

Carney cut in sharply. "If Stewart's being that clear, you need to stay out

"But-"

another word," Carney said, shooting him a

James fell silent.

turned back to Briony. "Go on, and be careful. Check in with us every day

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