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?"

fell silent,

of being so powerless in all

always seen himself as the one in control. My resistance won't change that, and he certainly won't start reflecting on himself just because I

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

isn't enough, then there's me. I can talk to my dad,

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

etched on his

firmly, "and I want custody of Little

sigh. "Alright. But... are you bringing me

the plaintive look in his eyes. She couldn't help but laugh. "Did I ever say you

to cling to you or anything.

Briony had never doubted his affection

came back with me-Crystal. But to everyone else, she's just my

asked, "So when

eyebrow. "Let Stewart stew a

visibly cheered. "Exactly-let's keep

Northborough, Lunar Heights Estate.

the taxi, her body wracked with pain as

She pressed the doorbell.

again? Ms. Lockwood's busy with her livestream. She

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