Chapter 545

Briony pressed her lips together and sighed. "I'll take your pictures first, and then your dad can take a few of us together. That way, we'll all be in the photos."

The two kids stared at her, puzzled by this arrangement.

Stewart understood immediately-Briony had no intention of taking a family portrait with all four of them together. He didn't want to force her, either.

"Your mom's got a good idea," Stewart said, scooping both kids into his arms. "Someone has to take the pictures, right?"

Was that really true? The kids seemed doubtful, but when grown-ups decide to bend the rules, kids never really stand a chance.

So Briony took a few snapshots of Stewart and the kids. Afterward, the kids ran over to her side, and Stewart snapped some pictures of Briony with them.

When the last photo was taken, Briony patted their heads. "Pictures are done. Now, let's enjoy the view, okay?"

"Okay!"

"Okay!"

Whatever tension lingered between the adults, the kids didn't notice. Their happiness was undimmed.

The Ferris wheel climbed higher, finally reaching the very top.

Little Nina squealed, "We have to make a wish!"

looked down at her, amused.

highest point, if you make a

together,

Little Nina hurried to do the same, squeezing her eyes shut and whispering in her heart:

didn't believe in making wishes on

their children's innocent world, even

joy.

when the kids insisted

and Briony exchanged a glance and, for once

pressed

together, playing along.

Ferris wheel began its gentle

ticked away.

at Briony,

longing and regret.

this fleeting time as

of

her. She was

also knew he shouldn't hope for

Ferris wheel slowed

slid open. Briony took little

wobbled slightly as he stood, but he

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