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?"

answering, her tone neutral.

her big eyes drifting from her mother to Crystal and

It wasn't

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

Little Nina saw him, her face lit up with

squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick

walked over and scooped

Mr.

you so much I even dreamed about you

made all three

more candy, I'll make some for you tomorrow," Ferdinand

Nina's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you

"No, I'm just here

I won't get to see you much,

"I'll be here

by in a flash!" Little Nina

high

slid it back to her. "I'm not picky- order whatever

seen for herself

countryside just easygoing he was about

truly wasn't fussy. Conte

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