Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 28

On the other end of the line, Stewart paused before asking, “Why are you moving out?"

Briony could guess why he sounded so confused-he was already planning to leave Southcreek Manor to her, so from his perspective, there was no need for her to leave.

"I don't intend to keep Southcreek Manor," Briony said, taking a breath before adding, "I've already taken what I need. The rest is yours to do with as you please."

"Are you sure about this?" Stewart's voice remained cool and detached. "We can still amend the terms. If you have any requests, just say so."

"No, let's just stick to the agreement." Briony felt utterly drained; she had no

strength left to drag things out in this hollow marriage.

Even her own mother thought Stewart and Rosita made the perfect couple. In this marriage, Briony truly felt like nothing more than a pitiful clown.

Stewart didn't reply.

The silence stretched on for more than half a minute.

Finally, Briony asked, "When will you have time to file the divorce papers?"

"In a hurry, are you?"

was caught off guard by his

finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried

he

Briony only wanted to end

sooner we're done, the better-for both of us." Her

a noncommittal "Alright," then said, "Tomorrow morning,

the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't forget to

hung up

when the bedroom door

in. "Bryn, are you still

herself. "No,

into the room and sat beside

Kensingtons despise me, and now that

always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a

you talking about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave you alone out

"I just think... without me,

"Don't say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a

can. But I hate seeing you suffer

Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll always

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