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 the

eyes landed

froze mid-movement as he was pouring

obvious he was

to your conversation-I should get back to

garden pavilion and sat down at the tea table, looking across at Ferdinand. "Please, have a seat,

took the

was whistling

Ferdinand straight in the

she no longer trusted him—and he knew it was his own deliberate

things had reached a point where he

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tone grave. "Bryn,

"Ferdinand, we've known each

sound harsh, but I won't be voting

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