Chapter 324

Gwendolyn White let out a long sigh. "After all this, you're still going back to that city-the one that broke your heart, Bryn. Are you sure about this? Once you set foot there again, you know there's no turning back."

Briony's eyes were unwavering. "I know."

...

Upstairs, Gwendolyn and Crystal were changing the linens in the guest rooms.

When Briony came downstairs, she found James alone in the living room.

He stood as soon as he saw her, striding over. "Are you really planning to go back to Northborough?"

"I am."

"Are you out of your mind?" James snapped, irritation clear in his voice. "Do you really think Stewart will just let you walk away?"

Briony met his gaze, her lips pressed together before she sighed. "Even if I don't go back, he won't let me go."

"Just wait six months," James insisted. "Once the separation period's up, you can file for divorce again. But if you go back now, you'll have no proof of separation. How will you ever get out?"

"And what makes you think Stewart will leave me alone for even half a year?"

silent, jaw

tired of being so

in control. My resistance won't change that, and he certainly won't start reflecting on

Even if I use Mr. Chadwick's influence, that might not be

then there's me. I can talk to my dad, get him

me escape this marriage, what will Stewart think of me? He'll just see me as

etched

firmly, "and I want custody of

let out a heavy sigh. "Alright. But... are you bringing me with

paused, caught off guard by the plaintive look in his eyes. She couldn't help but laugh.

to cling to you or anything. I

had never doubted his affection for the

mind at ease. I've hired a private bodyguard for Little Nina. She just came

"So when are we

rush," Briony replied, raising an eyebrow. "Let

grinned, visibly cheered. "Exactly-let's

Northborough, Lunar Heights Estate.

body wracked with pain

She pressed the doorbell.

saw Lauren. "You again? Ms. Lockwood's busy with her livestream. She

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