In the end, Ferdinand agreed to Briony's request.

But there was a catch: she had to wait until she was looking and feeling a bit stronger.

And even then, if she wanted to go out, someone would have to go with her.

Briony refused to let Belinda tag along.

So Mary volunteered eagerly.

Briony only agreed after some hesitation.

Three days later, Mary accompanied Briony out.

Their destination was the biggest shopping mall in downtown Marblecliff.

Ferdinand was swamped with urgent business that day and couldn't join them, so

he sent Gifford and a small team to shadow the women discreetly, dressed in plain clothes and keeping a careful distance.

When they arrived, Briony and Mary took the elevator up to the third floor- women's fashion.

Mary wanted to look at baby clothes.

She dragged Briony along for company.

Gifford and the other men kept their distance, pretending to browse, but never taking their eyes off the two women.

out a few tiny outfits for her baby,

one do you think

the tiny onesies and felt

thinking of her own two

you know if it's a boy or a girl?" Briony

thrilled. He says if

was a little

you didn't know better, you'd think Ferdinand was

But was he really?

"Briony?"

and Briony blinked,

one do you like

two onesies in Mary's hands—both

both. Ferdinand can certainly spare a little extra." Mary grinned. "True! Why not?" And just like that, she bought them both. After picking out

were another story. He hesitated at the entrance, then awkwardly pulled out his

good-looking enough to avoid drawing too many stares;

lurking at the entrance of a women's store

been mistaken

meanwhile, was all but

your wedding's just around the corner! Let me pick out some

rang out loudly enough for Gifford to hear

brow

you do!" Mary replied, her tone teasing and innocent

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