Chapter 330

He looked up at Briony again, his gaze steady. "Name your terms. What do I have to do for you to come home with our daughter?"

"If you really insist on us coming back," Briony took a deep breath, her voice frosty, "then press charges against Rosita and make sure she goes to prison."

"I can't do that."

"Then there's nothing left to discuss." Briony's tone was icy and final. "Unless your son comes back to life, I'm done making compromises for you."

"I promised Randolph I would look after Rosita. I can't go back on my word. But," Stewart hesitated, "I can promise you this-whatever happens with Rosita from now on, I won't get involved."

The implication was clear: if Briony wanted to do anything to Rosita, he wouldn't stand in her way.

In other words, he wasn't going to shield Rosita anymore.

Briony understood-this was the biggest concession Stewart could make right

now.

"Stewart, you'd better keep your word."

lie to you about something like

out a cold laugh. "As if

his

go back to Northborough," Briony said coolly, "but I'm not moving into Southcreek

Stewart frowned. "Why not?"

there." Her tone was firm. "I have my own

Manor,

this matter, Stewart wouldn't

solve anything. I

lips together,

said. "Four years ago, I bought a riverside villa there. It's ready to move

Manor, we'll

Briony still didn't respond.

else you want, now's the time to

fine. But Irwin

not possible." Stewart looked her in the eye. "I told you, I'll treat both kids equally. I'm not asking you to love Irwin like your own, but at the very least,

are..." Briony let out a bitter

have to wonder if your son knew you were forcing me to play

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