Chapter 309

Briony had left everything in the lawyer's hands.

Of course, she hoped things would go smoothly in court. But even with Mr.

Chadwick's handpicked attorney on their side, she knew there was no guarantee

of victory.

What kept her up at night, though, was the thought of losing Little Nina.

She couldn't shake Stewart's words from the other day. No matter what, she

would never give up custody of Little Nina. But if Stewart really wanted to fight her for their daughter...

Her phone's ringtone jolted her out of her anxious thoughts.

She glanced at the screen.

An unknown number.

Briony had long since stopped answering calls from numbers she didn't

recognize. She declined it without a second thought.

She set her phone aside and rolled over, hoping for a few more precious minutes of sleep. The past week had been a blur of hospital corridors and late nights by her mother's side; she was running on fumes.

But the call came again, more insistent this time.

Annoyed, Briony answered, "Who is this?"

"It's me." Garry Ferguson's voice filtered through the line.

paused, then let out a

never ceases to amaze

ago—her name, her papers, even her phone number. Yet somehow, Garry had still found

wasn't sick, I wouldn't have bothered you, Ms.

immediately.

"How is he

checked the time-already half past three. "Little Nina's

happy the two kids had been playing together the other night. With a sigh, Briony relented, "Alright, bring

up, Briony splashed her face with cold water and

were chatting over tea in

asked, "Heading out to pick up Little

about

come with you," James said, getting up. "I've got nothing better

go."

Mario over. The poor kid's

Gwendolyn looked concerned. "Is

Dr. Ellsworth

the

a relief. If it were a cold, he shouldn't come over. We can't risk

reassuring smile.

careful about

ttle Nina. I'll handle

and

3:50 p.m.

Maybach pulled up in

out to open the

black shirt without a tie, long legs clad in tailored slacks. The evening sun washed over him, making his striking features

arrive, but he

the school entrance buzzed with families gathering to

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