Chapter 339

At that moment, Stewart happened to glance over from his private booth.

Their eyes met for a brief second before Briony quickly looked away. "No, thanks. We're meeting someone," she said, her voice cool.

With that, Briony led Crystal and Little Nina out and into the booth next door.

Jeannie watched the door close, her hazel eyes flickering with uncertainty.

She turned back to Stewart, offering an apologetic smile. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm sorry-did I say something wrong again?"

Stewart didn't reply. He just cast a look at Irwin.

Irwin kept his head down, looking utterly crestfallen.

Stewart's gaze darkened as he turned away.

...

Next door.

Briony set Little Nina down in a high chair.

Crystal glanced at the little girl, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Bryn, what do you think of Ms. Radcliffe?"

her tone neutral. "She's...

her big eyes drifting from her mother to Crystal and

child's curious expression, Crystal decided to drop the subject. It wasn't the kind of conversation to have in front

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

him, her face lit

squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick

and scooped her into his

miss Mr.

chirped, lips puckered in a pout. "I missed you so much I even dreamed about you

all three adults

you want more candy, I'll make some for you

eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving

chuckled. "No, I'm just here

Nina's shoulders drooped. "Then I won't get to

away," Ferdinand said, tweaking her nose. "I'll be here for a while this time—maybe two

a flash!" Little Nina huffed,

back into her high chair, then took the seat next to

handed him the menu, but he politely slid it back

seen for herself

countryside just easygoing he was

truly wasn't fussy. Conte

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