Chapter 408

Even if, by some miracle, she actually met the right person in the future, Briony would need at least two or three years to really get to know him before she'd even consider marrying again.

So Stewart's clause didn't feel like much of a restriction at all.

Three years-it wasn't a lifetime.

"This condition doesn't really affect me," Briony said. "What worries me is whether Stewart's lawyer has hidden any legal traps in the agreement."

Mr. Hughes nodded. "I understand your concerns, Ms. Kensington. After all, this was drawn up personally by Attorney Wentworth, so I was extra careful reviewing it. But as far as I can tell, there's nothing questionable in this version."

"That's a relief, then, Mr. Hughes. Thank you."

Just then, Briony's phone rang.

It was Carl.

She answered, "Carl? Did you talk to Stewart? What did he say?"

"I spoke to Mr. Wentworth," Carl replied. "He said the soonest you can both sign

the divorce papers at the courthouse is next Monday."

Next Monday.

Today was Monday-so, another week.

"Can't we

on Mr. Wentworth's end. The earliest he can

"If he bails on me again, I'll take this signed agreement straight to court and

you have my word." Carl sounded tired. "Mr. Wentworth really is ready to let go this time. He won't back out

know

paused on the other

this

that, Briony hung

phone had a built-in

Stewart, she'd learned to cover all

home, Briony showed the divorce agreement to James. James sent it over to a lawyer

solid, and aside from the

clause, the

were

Briony and little

and looking over the

turn over a new leaf?" James ran a hand through his hair

Briony admitted, "but at least now we

can finally go to White City with a clear

him in surprise. "You're going

called this afternoon. They need help cataloguing some artifacts. I'll be gone three or four days." James raised

you can't make it, it's fine. I'll have Mr. Hughes

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