Maynard knocked on the door. "Bryn, dinner's ready."

Briony sat up and called toward the door, "Coming!"

Turning back to her two children on the video call, she smiled. "Mommy's going to have dinner now. We'll chat more later, okay?"

On the other end, Little Nina piped up, "Mommy, I think I just heard Mr. Maynard's voice. Are you with him?"

"Yes, sweetheart, Mommy is working with Mr. Maynard."

"Oh," Little Nina's eyes flickered with curiosity. "Mommy, Daddy called earlier. He said he's coming to see us tonight."

Briony paused, surprised. "He's coming to see you? I thought he was picking you up to take you back to Southcreek Manor?"

"Nope! Daddy just said he wants to visit us."

Briony figured Stewart must have found some time to spend with the kids. She didn't dwell on it. "Okay, Mommy knows. Have fun with Daddy, alright?"

"Mommy," Little Nina pouted, "if Daddy wants to stay over tonight, is that okay with you?"

about Stewart spending the night. He was remarried, after all; what would people think about him staying at his

hopeful look in Little Nina's eyes, she felt her resolve waver. After all, she wouldn't be home

Mommy isn't home, you kids

be careful out there with Mr. Maynard.

Mario squeezed

eyes crinkled with a smile as she looked at her two children. "Mommy loves you

...

rolled up the driveway of Pearbrook Mansion. Stewart stepped out of the car, carrying bags filled with toys and snacks

the car pull in, dashed out to greet him, barely able

couldn't

Wentworth, you bring so many things every time you visit. The playroom downstairs can

laughed, "The kids

shook her head good-naturedly

up both children, one in each arm, and

mask and cradling baby Lori who'd just

she saw Stewart,

brief nod, then asked casually, "Bryn's

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