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.

few tiny outfits for

do

tiny onesies and felt

of her own two children

a boy or a girl?"

her stomach and smiled. "Ferdinand's thrilled. He says if she takes

a little

taking after her mother? If you didn't know better, you'd

But was he really?

"Briony?"

thoughts, and Briony blinked, meeting Mary's

do you

at the two onesies in Mary's hands—both the same style,

Why not?" And just like that,

be a doting dad-to-be, but lingerie stores were another story. He hesitated at

was good-looking enough to avoid drawing too

entrance of a women's store and stealing glances

have been mistaken

all but dragged

me pick out some new nightwear for you,

for Gifford

brow furrowing. "I don't

her tone teasing and

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