Chapter 329

Stewart walked over and settled into the armchair across from her.

His deep-set eyes lingered on her. His voice was low, measured. "When are you coming home?"

"Home?" Briony let out a cold laugh. "Stewart, do you really think there's still a home for you and me?"

"We're not divorced." Stewart's face was unreadable. "It's been a week. Don't you think it's time to let things go?"

Briony almost laughed at the absurdity.

"Stewart, in your mind, did you really think I spent the last four years hiding away in that old town just to spite you?"

The sarcasm in her voice was unmistakable.

He pressed his fingers against his brow, as if fighting off a headache. "What do you want, Briony? What will it take for you to come back?"

"I have a steady life here," she shot back. "I'm surrounded by people who love me, real friends and family. I don't have to look over my shoulder, worried Rosita will try to ruin me, all because of you. Why would I go back? To be someone's victim again?"

can't spend her whole life

best?" Briony's laugh was sharp. "Do you mean the privileges of the Wentworth family? Or are you talking about

always been your favorite, your one true

existence doesn't threaten Little Nina." Stewart's gaze was steady, his tone serious.

you think those words are supposed to

these past four years. You misunderstood his background before, but I've explained everything.

in disbelief. How could Stewart even say such a

hand clenching tight on her knee, "but have you ever

Stewart flinched.

was

my son! You

now you have

child to guilt me? Stewart, are you even

sure Rosita and Irwin have no

fit to be his

of my concern! All know is, Irwin is the son of my child's murderer. Don't you dare expect me to treat him like my own! You should be grateful

son his life. I won't deny it. But I promised Irwin's

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