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?"

paused before answering, her tone neutral.

eyes drifting from her mother to Crystal and

Crystal decided to drop the subject. It wasn't the kind of conversation to have in front

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

second Little Nina saw him, her face lit up

arms outstretched. "Pick me

and scooped her

you miss Mr.

missed you so much

all three

you want more candy, I'll make some for

"Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving to

I'm

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

said, tweaking her nose. "I'll

by in a

back into her high chair, then took

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

seen for

countryside just easygoing he was

truly wasn't fussy. Conte

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