Chapter 452

"Since you're aware of all this, Ms. Riley, I'd appreciate it if you'd watch your

words around my son in the future. No matter what happens, I'll always be Mario's mother. Even if I lose custody, loving and caring for him is both my right and my responsibility as his mom. You really don't need to worry about that—or ask me for permission."

Lorna arched a brow at that.

Briony turned away, walked around the front of the car, and slid into the driver's

seat.

Carol said goodbye to Lorna, then climbed in as well.

The car started up and pulled away from Southcreek Manor.

Lorna turned and walked back inside.

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Stewart's gaze lingered on the car as it disappeared from view.

It was the height of summer, but the man was still wearing a black leather glove on his left hand.

"Still not done staring?" Lorna moved to his side and shot him a glance, taking in his sharp, gaunt profile. "She just snapped at me, you know. Mother hen in full force-pretty fierce."

"Don't use the kid to get a rise out of her," Stewart replied, his voice cool. "She's been through hell for those children, especially for Mario. Losing him and then getting him back-no one values him more than she does."

first place?" Lorna said,

pressed his lips into a

continued, her brow arched as she eyed him. "Your ex seems calm and gentle, but trust me when a woman like that decides to cut someone out, not even a herd of wild horses could pull her

brief, indifferent

rolled her eyes.

home, she called

He arrived soon after.

massage, Ferdinand prescribed some medicine to help lower his

ready, Briony coaxed Mario to

a good kid-he drank it all

long after, Mario started to

perked up considerably. Ever

sat at

heard about Mario's situation

month apart, Ferdinand could tell Mario had changed a

being with Stewart is for the best-Stewart

I'm

will

was diligently working, and felt a pang of

is for him to be healthy and happy. That's enough

guidance, Ferdinand replied, setting his teacup down and looking at her. Now's the custody

going?"

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