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
since this morning and has a slight fever." Garry hesitated, then added, "I took him to the clinic you recommended. Dr. Ellsworth
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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