Chapter 558

It was clear now-Ferdinand was never meant to be Briony's soulmate.

The White family home was always full of laughter and warmth, especially during the holidays, but Gwendolyn White's heart was never quite at ease when it came to Briony.

Though she wasn't Briony's biological mother, Gwendolyn cared more about the rest of Briony's life than Julia ever could.

Julia, for her part, was sweet and affectionate but had a childlike dependence on Briony. With her memories still hazy, Julia's state of mind had never quite matured; she worried little about her daughter, who was now a mother herself.

As the night grew late, everyone retired to their rooms.

Briony tucked her two children into bed, humming softly as they drifted off.

A gentle knock sounded at the door.

Briony got up and opened it.

Gwendolyn White stood in the hallway, her voice low and tender. "Are the kids asleep?"

replied, stepping out and looping her arm through Gwendolyn's. "Couldn't sleep

look brimming with affection, Gwendolyn smiled. "It's been so long since we've really talked.

"Shall we have

ever since Briony had taken over Starlight Entertainment, she'd

does

with

in the kitchen, Briony uncorked a bottle and poured the wine into a

a bit too bare, so she quickly put

they settled at the dining table, clinking

draining nearly

had become at this— she must have had her

and gentle as ever, but there was a new steadiness to her, something cooler and more reserved beneath

growing up-after you've figured out the world, it's hard

of how much Briony had grown, but as she watched her-still so young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to a life of work and raising two children alone-she couldn't help but feel a pang of loneliness

the kids are growing up fast. You really should have someone by your side," Gwendolyn

smile. “I

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