Chapter 530

She said, "This is cold-too much isn't good for you."

At her words, both kids' faces fell in disappointment.

Briony laughed and added, "But you can order one and share it."

"Really?" Little Nina's eyes widened in surprise. "Mom, Mario and I can really have a sundae?"

"Yes." Briony reached out to smooth her daughter's hair. "It's fine to have a little treat every now and then."

"You're the best, Mom!" Little Nina clapped her hands and cheered.

Mario lit up too, grinning shyly, his eyes shining as he looked at Briony. "Thanks, Mom."

Briony ruffled his hair as well. "Take another look-see if there's anything else you want."

"Okay!"

Mario and Nina eagerly resumed scouring the menu for more snacks.

Across the table, Stewart watched Briony, a slight furrow between his brows, lost in thought.

Their meal at KFC stretched on for nearly two hours.

Once they'd finished eating, Nina and Mario darted off to the play area, shrieking with delight.

excused herself to the restroom. When she returned, the kids were still playing, their laughter echoing

eyes never straying from his

getting late; she really needed to be heading

looked up and met her

and said quietly, "It's getting

bobbing as he spoke. "I'm leaving the country next

Briony had expected this.

fine. I actually need to travel for work this

at that. "Where are

"Probably four or five days. James will be with

hearing that, Stewart pressed

together, silent for a moment

you're away."

lightly. "I should get

"Alright."

the play area to gather

and then left without

from sight. Only then

and call Carl

them up.

...

her way home,

she had her seatbelt on

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