Briony stared at her screen, stunned by the message.
Mary was pregnant—with Ferdinand’s child?
A knock interrupted her shock.
She looked up. “Come in.”
Carey stepped inside. “Ms. Kensington, Mr. Ellsworth is here. He says it’s urgent.”
Ferdinand.
Briony’s brow furrowed.
After a moment, she said, “Send him in.”
Carey nodded and left to fetch their guest.
A minute later, Carey returned with Ferdinand in tow.
Briony gave Carey a look. “Please bring us some refreshments.”
“Of course.” Carey nodded and slipped out.
Briony gestured for Ferdinand to take a seat on the couch.
Carey soon returned, carrying a tray of tea and pastries, setting them down before quietly closing the door behind her.
Ferdinand’s gaze was gentle as he looked at Briony. “Bryn, I saw the news about Mary online.”
If he was willing to come clean, Briony saw no need to hold back either.
“Mary isn’t just our company’s leading actress—she’s like a sister to me. Ferdinand, I hope you haven’t been toying with her feelings.”
“It was an accident,” Ferdinand said, his voice earnest. “I’d had too much to drink that night. I ran into her, and… I mistook her for you.”
“Ferdinand!” Briony’s tone was sharp as she cut him off. “Have you told Mary any of this?”
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