He would give not just ten years, but a lifetime, if that's what it took.

Letting go of Briony Kensington, he gently wiped the tears from her cheek.

"Bryn, this is my choice. If ten years of my life can give our children both their parents, I'd say it's more than worth it."

Briony felt utterly powerless. She'd been dragged into this, forced to accept the consequences without ever being given a say.

"I have to save you. Xenia Cooper needs a husband in name only to support her —this was always how things were going to end." Stewart Wentworth's voice was low, almost a whisper. "Bryn, don't feel guilty, and don't go soft on me. I never wanted you to know, but since you do, let's just accept that this was inevitable. If it were James Delaney or Maynard, they'd make the same choice I did."

Briony stared at him, stunned.

He was comparing himself to Maynard and James...

But how could it possibly be the same?

Stewart, Maynard, James-they weren't interchangeable.

A wave of exhaustion washed over her, the kind that came from fighting too long against a fate she couldn't change.

She was tired.

it was time to

"You're still recovering. Try not

wiped her tears

her breathing slowing, her

A dead end, then?

gaze and nodded softly. "Well, then... I

bobbed as he swallowed. "Thank

...

fallen thick and heavy by the time Stewart brought her back to Pearbrook

car

the porch lights, Stewart stood in his black overcoat,

His shadow stretched long and thin across

stood on the steps, meeting his eyes, level with him for a moment. She'd

up to you emotionally-not anymore. But I can at least do something practical. I'll transfer my shares in a few companies to you. It's

say things like

together, eyes red as she looked

to you to make you feel guilty. She's forceful and proud, always has been. She wanted you to feel bad-don't

don't care what she thinks," Briony said

I'll feel better. That's

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