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?"

tone neutral.

munching on fruit, her big eyes drifting from her mother to Crystal

child's curious expression, Crystal decided to drop the subject. It wasn't the kind

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

second Little Nina saw him, her face lit

Ellsworth!" she squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick me

and scooped

Mr.

a pout. "I missed you so much I

made all three

you want more candy, I'll make

sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving to Northborough like me

"No, I'm just here

Disappointed, Little Nina's shoulders drooped. "Then I won't get to see you much,

tweaking her nose. "I'll be here for a while

by in a flash!"

smiled and settled her back into her high chair, then took the seat

handed him the menu, but he politely slid it back

had seen for

just

truly wasn't fussy. Conte

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