Chapter 299

"Exactly. Whatever Stewart's motives are, as long as Julia comes home to Bryn alive, that's all that matters!"

...

James pulled into the airport parking lot and insisted on walking Briony inside himself.

Stewart hadn't arrived yet.

Briony checked her phone and saw a message from Stewart with their flight details.

"He's arranged a private jet," Briony said to James, glancing up. "You should head back."

James looked unhappy. He jammed one hand in his pocket and muttered, head down, "I'll wait till he gets here."

"I know you're worried, but don't stress. Once I've found my mom, I'll come straight home."

"And if Stewart tries to use Ms. Hudson to threaten you?" James scoffed, "His precious son is still waiting for you to come back and play mom, you know!"

"That's not my concern right now. The only thing I care about is bringing my mother home." There was a steely resolve in Briony's eyes. "James, you need to stay here. I still need your help with something."

He looked up, meeting her gaze.

for my call," Briony

minutes

Carl was with him.

he greeted

nod, then turned to

shot Stewart a

you owe Bryn this much. Once you find Ms. Hudson, you'd better bring both Bryn and Ms. Hudson home safe,

glanced at James, clearly not taking his threat

on the shoulder.

and reluctance written all over his face. "Promise you'll be careful. Check in with me every

Honestly, you're even more nagging

finally turned to leave, glancing back at her every

notice Stewart studying her quietly. "Let's

gripped her suitcase

Briony found herself a window

sat down

were

"Where's my mom?"

Instead, he signaled to a flight attendant. "Could you bring a glass of

"Of course, sir."

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