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?"

out and looping

so long since we've really talked. I wanted a

"Shall

stranger to a glass of good wine, and ever since Briony had taken over Starlight Entertainment, she'd gotten used to

red does wonders for the

with a soft

kitchen, Briony uncorked a bottle

put together a couple

they settled at the dining table, clinking their glasses with a soft

generous sip, draining nearly half her glass in

at this— she must have had her share of

a new steadiness to her, something cooler and more reserved beneath

price of growing up-after you've figured out

of how much Briony had grown, but as she watched her-still so young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to

the kids are growing up fast. You really should have someone by

godmother a rueful smile. “I knew this was coming. The late-night chat, the wine-classic setup for a

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