Briony took a step back, desperate to escape, but Ferdinand didn't give her the chance.

Two bodyguards in black stormed in, grabbing her by the arms and pinning her in place.

Ferdinand lifted a bowl of medicine and forced it to her lips himself.

Briony managed to spit out most of it, but Ferdinand hurled the bowl to the floor in frustration-

Porcelain shattered everywhere.

He took out a handkerchief and calmly wiped his hands. "No matter. There's always tomorrow."

Briony glared at him, silent-neither cursing nor pleading.

Instead, she gave him a cold, mocking smile.

That smile seemed to strike a nerve.

Ferdinand seized her by the chin, his voice low and dangerous. "What are you smiling at?"

Briony said nothing.

The more she resisted, the angrier he became.

"Bryn, does staying with me really disgust you that much?"

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Ferdinand just laughed.

Soon, you'll

of icy dread swept through

forcing on her. But she knew he wouldn't allow her to die easily. He'd

her

had

Briony closed her eyes.

heart, but the thought

a mother could

to watch them grow up, but her

worst, she thought, she'd die in a

at least James, Stella, and the others would be there for them. There was enough money to keep them safe and cared

was tragic, yes, but not

children could

night, Ferdinand stormed

in her chest, her breath coming short. She barely made it back to her room before everything went black and she

someone gently patting her

"Briony, Briony, wake up..."

It was Mary.

opened her eyes, but everything was

and whispered, "Briony, how are

around. "Why aren't the

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