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. "She's... alright, I

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

Crystal decided to drop the subject. It

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

second Little Nina saw him, her

squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick me

walked over and scooped

miss Mr.

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

made all three

you want more candy, I'll make

Little Nina's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving to Northborough like me

"No, I'm just

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

said, tweaking her nose. "I'll be here for

weeks goes by in a flash!" Little Nina

into her high chair,

menu, but he politely slid it back to her. "I'm not picky-

seen for

just easygoing he

truly wasn't fussy. Conte

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