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James and Crystal exchanged glances–and couldn’t help bursting into laughter.
Briony ruffled Little Nina’s hair with a sigh. “Little Nina, remember your manners.”
Little Nina nodded, then turned confidently to Irwin. “Hi there, big brother! My name’s Little
Nina!”
Irwin looked at her rosy, cherubic face.
Her features were the spitting image of Briony’s, especially those eyes.
A pang of insecurity twisted inside Irwin.
His mother had a child of her own now; she would never treat him the same way again. She didn’t even let him call her “Mom” anymore.
Irwin’s nose stung with the threat of tears, but he refused to lose face in front of his new little sister. He forced a smile. “H–hi, I’m Irwin. Nice to meet you.”
Just then, James’s phone rang.
His ride had arrived.
“Little Nina, I’ve got to head home. See you tomorrow.”
“Bye, Godfather!” Little Nina blew James a dramatic kiss.
James mussed her hair fondly, said his goodbyes to Briony, and wheeled his suitcase out the
door.
Briony carried Little Nina inside.
Crystal followed close behind, dragging her own suitcase.
Behind them, Irwin watched Briony’s retreating figure, his face clouded with disappointment.
Stewart clapped a hand on Irwin’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. She’s just come back. Give her a little
time.”
Irwin lowered his head, mumbling, “Okay.”
In the living room downstairs, a line of women in crisp maid uniforms greeted them in unison: “Welcome home, ma’am!”
The spectacle startled Crystal. “For a second, I thought I’d stepped into one of those billionaire romance novels!”
Briony glanced around.
This place was much bigger than Southcreek Manor, and the living room even had a play area
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set up for children.
It was clear Stewart had gone out of his way to make Little Nina feel at home.
The kid’s area looked just like the one in her old house back in the village.
Jeannie came over, beaming at Briony. “Ms. Kensington–oh, wait, I mean, we’re supposed to call you ma’am now. Ma’am, welcome home! You and your little girl!”
Briony frowned. “Just call me Ms. Kensington.”
“No can do!” Jeannie winked at her. “Mr. Wentworth gave us strict instructions: from now on, you’re the lady of the house, and we’re to address you as ma’am and follow your lead!”
Briony inwardly winced at the title.
Just then, Stewart walked in from outside, Irwin trailing behind.
“The master bedroom’s on the second floor,” Stewart told her. “Little Nina’s room is right next to
ours.”
Briony ignored him, carrying Little Nina upstairs. “Crystal, can you bring my suitcase up?”
“On it!”
Crystal grabbed both suitcases, ready to follow.
Jeannie hurried over. “Let me help you with one!”
Crystal, warmed by her enthusiasm, didn’t refuse.
Upstairs, Briony opened the door to her daughter’s room.
It was a rosy pink princess room, complete with a bed that had automatic safety rails–a clear sign of careful planning.
Little Nina was delighted.
“Mama, are we going to share this room from now on?”
Since she was born, Little Nina had always slept in the same room as Briony.
Briony set her on the bed and watched as she bounced up and down, giggling on the princess sheets.
“Yes, Mama will stay with you in this new room. Are you happy?”
“Of course! As long as I’m with you, Mama, I’m happy!”
Crystal rolled in with the suitcase. “Bryn, I’ve got Little Nina’s things right here.”
Briony paused. “Where’s my suitcase?”
“Ms. Radcliffe took it for me!” Crystal glanced back, puzzled. “Wait, wasn’t she right behind me?”
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