Chapter 505
Ferdinand gently patted the little girl's head, his voice warm. "You're welcome."
Then he turned to Briony. "Could we talk for a moment?"
Before Briony could answer, James slid over with a grin.
"Come on, Mr. Ellsworth, that's not fair. We're all friends here--what could you possibly have to say to Bryn that we can't hear?"
Ferdinand's gaze settled on James. "Sorry. It's a private matter."
James glanced at Briony for confirmation.
She pressed her lips together, letting out a quiet sigh. Looking at James, she said, "Why don't you take Little Nina upstairs? Crystal should be home soon, ask her to help Nina with a bath."
The mood had clearly shifted.
James looked annoyed but knew better than to push at a time like this. He scooped up Little Nina and headed inside.
Cedric Clarke, Briony, and Ferdinand remained in
landed
hand froze mid-movement as
was
leave you to your conversation-I should get
walked to the garden pavilion and sat down at the tea table, looking across at
took the
was whistling softly, steam
the tea. She looked Ferdinand straight in the eye, her
it was his own deliberate secrecy
reached a point
shareholder meeting is the day
grave. "Bryn,
eyes remained cool. "Ferdinand, we've known each other
but I
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